The St. Lawrence School Student Council made sure two local families have Thanksgiving dinner for their table this year. The council, which includes kindergarten through sixth grade students, used money they earned in their store to purchase the groceries. The students also wrote a shopping list, purchased the food,... Read more
Max Lightfield Wins Novice Speaker Honor
Local News November 27, 2019 0
Milbank debater Max Lightfield claimed the high-point novice speaker honor at the George McGovern Debate Tournament in Mitchell on Saturday, November 23. Lightfield scored 172.4 points – the highest of all novice debaters. He was only 2.6 points behind the varsity and junior varsity debaters. Lightfield participated in the... Read more
MALST Starts Season Strong
Milbank Area Swimming November 27, 2019 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team started their year-round season at the Mitchell Winter Invitational on Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17. Competing for Milbank were Amaya Street, Savanna Osowski, and Will Karels. “This meet was much larger than last year with great competition from 11 teams and over 300... Read more
Ervin Thompson
Obituaries November 27, 2019 0
Ervin Thompson, age 91, of Ortonville, MN, died on November 25, 2019, at his home at Fairway View Catered Living Apartments. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1,... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? – Danica Schulte
Milbank Area Cross Country November 26, 2019 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s senior cross country runner Danica Schulte. Danica is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Dani, as she is often called, has been a member of the varsity cross country team for six years – since her seventh-grade season. She has also been a... Read more
Need some friends to gobble with this Thanksgiving? The Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at noon on November 28. The buffet-style dinner is free to all. Reservations are requested, but not required. To make your reservation, call the church office at 605.432.9555.... Read more
Oral Interp Members Punch Ticket to State Meet
Local News November 26, 2019 0
The MHS oral interp team competed Tuesday, November 19 at the Region 4A Oral Interp Contest at Northern State University. Individuals and groups vied for a spot at the state meet to be held in Yankton on December 6-7. Milbank members who qualified for state included: Landon Brown, first... Read more
Angel Tree Christmas Charity Needs Your Help
Local News November 26, 2019 0
Heaven can wait, but the Angel Tree can’t! If you already selected an angel tree card, don’t forget to purchase your gifts, wrap, and place them back under the tree by December 11. Haven’t gotten a card, yet? Hurry! Cards have all been selected at First Bank & Trust... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings Presents Fall Recital
Local News November 26, 2019 0
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented their fall recital on Sunday, November 24 at Valley Baptist Church. Violin and cello students under the direction of Elizabeth Schulte performed solos, ensembles, and an orchestra selection entitled Hoedown. Submitted Photo-Musicians included: Back – (l. to r.) Jewel Waldner, Krista Gingerich, Cindy Moen,... Read more
Fifteen MHS Musicians Selected for Honor Band
Local News November 25, 2019 0
The 29th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will perform in concert on Saturday, December 7 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Mr. Jerry Letcher, retired Aberdeen Central band director and current music faculty member at... Read more
