Ruth Loeschke

Ruth Loeschke

Obituaries November 21, 2019 0

Ruth Ellen Loeschke, age 95, of Milbank died on November 20, 2019, at Avantara-Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Timothy Koch will officiate, and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
Missoula Children’s Theatre to Present Johnny Appleseed on Friday
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will present Johnny Appleseed in the MHS theater on Friday, November 22 at 1:15 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. According to Sara Johnson, event coordinator, over 125 students tried out for roles. Over 60 local students in kindergarten... Read more
Max McCulloch Named to All-State Football Team
MHS senior Max McCulloch, was selected by the 11A coaches as a member of the Class 11A All-State Football team for the 2019 high school season. McCulloch was selected as a special teams player. “This is a great career honor to go along with Max being a three-time All-NEC... Read more
MALST Adds 12-and-Under Swimmers to Winter Team
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team started its third winter swim season by expanding its roster to include swimmers ages 12 and under. “One of my team goals was to grow the winter program by opening it up to younger ages,” says head coach Jodi Street. Street, who is... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Awards Prizes at Turkey Bingo
The Milbank Fire Department held their annual turkey bingo on Thursday, November 14. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said 48 turkeys were given away with bingos throughout the night. Door prize winners included:                                   ... Read more
Milbank Area Retired Teachers to Meet Thursday
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. at this meeting craft projects will be completed for the festival of trees, and a food drive will take place.  Registration along with state and local dues... Read more
Francis Nebben

Francis Nebben

Obituaries November 18, 2019 1

Francis Nebben, age 69, of Clinton, MN, died on November 18, 2019, at his residence. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a Time of Sharing beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Beardsley Methodist Church.... Read more
Dr. Bjordahl Buys Candy for the Troops
Dentists are not known for buying candy, but Dr. Travis and Emily Bjordahl, owners of Bjordahl Dental Care in Milbank, bought 80 pounds of Halloween candy. They didn’t buy it to give to kids; they bought it from the kids. From November 4 through November 8, the Bjordahls purchased... Read more
Bulldog Football Players Named to All-Conference Team
Four football players for the Milbank Bulldogs were recently named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference 11-Man football team following the completion of the 2019 season. Seniors Max McCulloch and Brodie Holtquist were named to the team while senior Dillon Schneck and sophomore Bennett Schwenn received an honorable mention. Other... Read more
Cross Country Runners Earn End-of-Season Awards
The Bulldog boys’ and girls’ cross country teams held a season-end awards potluck November 2. Five seniors – Zippy Bock, Brady Femling, Alex Farrell, Tori Hooth, and Danica Schulte – were honored for their years of commitment to the program and each received the Senior award. Nick Batchelor and... Read more