Diane Barnes
Obituaries September 21, 2019 0
Diane Minnie (Gertsema) Barnes, age 73 of Milbank, died on September 20, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Diane’s family will host a Celebration of Diane’s Life on Saturday, September 28, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Milbank VFW. All relatives and friends are welcome. Diane... Read more
James Andersen
Obituaries September 20, 2019 0
James Andersen, age 82, of Milbank died on September 20, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held at... Read more
Milbank Makes Up Tennis Match With Montevideo
Milbank Area Tennis September 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs battled Montevideo, Minnesota, in a make-up road match on Monday, September 16. Milbank fell 2-5. According to Bulldog head coach Abbey Trapp, no individual results were available. Milbank will be back in action on Saturday, September 21. They take on Rapid City Stevens, Pierre, and Huron... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Waubay-Summit
Milbank Area Volleyball September 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team took care of business at Waubay-Summit and returned with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday, September 17. Milbank’s record improved to 3-6. “Waubay-Summit struggled and had difficulty on defense,” said MHS coach Nancy Hoeke. “Our hitters kept them on their heels.” Milbank took nearly half... Read more
Fran Kruse
Obituaries September 19, 2019 0
Fran Kruse, age 97, went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life service at First Presbyterian Church will be Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a lunch in the church immediately following the service. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
Robert “Bob” Thyne
Obituaries September 19, 2019 0
Robert “Bob” Thyne, age 85, of Corona, SD, died on September 19, 2019, at Ortonville Area Hospital, Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday... Read more
Loren Reil
Obituaries September 18, 2019 0
Loren Henry Reil, age 83, of Wilmot, SD, died on September 18, 2019, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.... Read more
Bullying Leads to Changes in Milbank Homecoming Activities
Local News September 17, 2019 0
According to Principal Dan Snaza, MHS will not have Homecoming attendants for the junior, sophomore, or freshman classes this year because of bullying. Snaza said, “Individual classes vote for attendants and we had bullying going on in the voting. It has become a joke. We have to protect our... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About MHS Homecoming 2019
Local News September 17, 2019 0
Date: 2019 MHS Homecoming week is September 23-27. 2019 Homecoming Theme: Reality TV. Each class entertains the audience with themed skits during Coronation. The Senior Class chose The Bachelor. The Juniors chose American’s Next Top Model. The Sophomores chose Chopped and the Freshmen Class selected Dance Moms. Judging will... Read more
Batchelor Wins and Bulldog Teams Take Top Spots at Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 17, 2019 0
Milbank traveled to a cross country meet in Ipswich on Saturday, September 14. The Bulldog boys’ team captured first place, and the Lady Bulldogs were nudged out of first place by only one point by Aberdeen. Nick Batchelor won the meet individually. “Ipswich did a great job of piecing... Read more
