Kids, do you want to eat, drink, and be scary? The Milbank Fire Department invites you to a Halloween Treat Stop on October 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Milbank Firehall. Tell your mummy broom parking is available in the firehall’s north parking lot. (Violators will be... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Soar to Victory
Milbank Area Volleyball October 27, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs celebrated Pink Night and posted a 3-1 victory over Waverly-South Shore in non-conference high school volleyball action at the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, October 22. The win boosted Milbank’s season record to 10-15. “Without starter Jaecy Engebretson in the lineup we had a big hole to... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) program in Milbank completed its inaugural year of flag football. “In general, I think it has gone very well for the first year,” said volunteer coach Steve Wenzl. Organizers say the impetus for the program came from parents. Heidi Wellnitz says, “With the... Read more
Dolores Olson
Obituaries October 26, 2019 0
Dolores (Mrs. Richard) Olson, age 67 of Corona, SD, passed away on October 26, 2019, at The Villages, Florida. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home, and the family will greet friends until 7:00 p.m. Dolores Rose (Campbell) Olson... Read more
Florence Schulte
Obituaries October 25, 2019 0
Florence J. Schulte, age 98, formerly of the Milbank – Corona area, passed away on October 24, 2019, in Olathe, Kansas. Florence’s memorial service will be held Nov. 16, 2019 at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, S.D. Visitation: 11:00-12:00 followed by lunch and fellowship for all in attendance. The... Read more
Big Stone Health Care Foundation’s Annual Style Show Set for October 26
Local News October 24, 2019 0
The air has turned cooler and crisper, but the fashion couldn’t be hotter at the Big Stone Health Care Foundation’s annual style show on Saturday, October 26. Linda’s Fashions of Milbank celebrates everything autumn when they present Fashion is in the Air. Linda and her staff have paired local... Read more
French and Junker Audition for All State Orchestra
Local News October 24, 2019 0
Two MHS students auditioned October 17 in Tea for a place in the 2019 South Dakota All State Orchestra. Junior DeAndre French auditioned to play the trumpet, and freshman Merik Junker auditioned to play general percussion and timpani. The South Dakota All State Orchestra-Choir perform in concert on November... Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Time to put on a cozy sweater and have a plate of sizzling sausages with the Milbank Orphan Grain Train. The Milbank OGT hosts its annual sausage dinner on Sunday, October 27, from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran... Read more
John Malzahn,
Obituaries October 24, 2019 0
John William Malzahn, age 76, of Odessa, MN, passed away on October 24, 2019, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at his home: 43959 680th Ave., Odessa, MN, 56276 If... Read more
Bulldogs Wrap Up Football Season
Milbank Area Football October 23, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrapped up their 2019 football season with a 43-6 loss to the Tea Area Titans on Friday, October 18 in Tea. The Dawgs logged a 2-7 record for the year. “This was a tough way to end the season,” said Milbank’s head coach, Adolph Shepardson. “Despite... Read more
