Technician Working to Fix Verizon Tower
Local News December 10, 2019 0
Verizon customers in the Milbank area have been experiencing service interruptions today. Verizon Wireless confirmed they are aware of the issue. An on site service technician has been working on the Verizon tower that serves their Milbank area customers. Read more
Brady Femling Selected as MHS November Student of the Month
Local News December 9, 2019 0
Senior Brady Femling has been selected as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Travis and Anne Lester. Brady is involved in Educators Rising and band, has helped coordinate school blood drives, and is a member of the cross country and... Read more
Engebretson Signs to Play College Volleyball for the Saints
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2019 0
Jaecy Engebretson, a member of the MHS volleyball team, submitted a National Letter of Intent to attend Presentation College in Aberdeen and play volleyball next year. Engebretson signed the letter on December 2 as her family and coaches looked on. Engebretson is a four-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs.... Read more
MHS Wins Team Excellence Award at State Oral Interp Festival
Local News December 9, 2019 0
The MHS Oral Interp team received the Team Excellence Award at the State Oral Interp Festival on December 6-7 at Yankton High School. Landon Brown and Peyten Wiese earned a superior in the duet division. Brown also garnered a superior in storytelling. According to Natasha Karels, head coach for... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. Admission is free. Everyone is invited to attend. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform Small... Read more
Maxine Elder
Obituaries December 9, 2019 0
Maxine Elder, age 93, of Milbank, SD, died on December 9, 2019, at Avera Milbank Area Hospital Funeral arrangements are currently pending. Read more
Stanley Street
Obituaries December 9, 2019 0
Stanley E. Street, age 91, of Milbank, formerly of Revillo, died on December 8, 2019, at the Avera Health Milbank Area Hospital. Memorial services will be held in June 2020. A full obituary is forthcoming. Read more
St. Lawrence School Christmas Program Scheduled for December 11
Local News December 8, 2019 0
The St. Lawrence School will present their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlights Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program is directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who will be assisted by the entire St. Lawrence... Read more
Luvilla Weber
Obituaries December 8, 2019 0
Ardys Luvilla Weber, age 95, of Milbank, SD, died on December 5, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at Mundwiler... Read more
$2,000 Won in Holiday Chamber Drawing
Local News December 7, 2019 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented four lucky winners $500 each in Ol’Mill Bucks today. The giveaway is part of the annual cash drawings held by the Chamber. The snow storm last Saturday prevented the drawing so the two winners were added to today’s drawing. The first winner... Read more
