Minnwest Bank Launches Women in Agriculture Series on International Women’s Day
Local News March 8, 2019 0
Minnwest Bank launched its Women in Agriculture blog series today, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. The series features articles from interviews with women at work every day in agronomy, genetic plant science, education, nonprofit groups, crop production, and agricultural lending. “Our goal is to, not only... Read more
Will Areklett Hired as Valley Queen’s New VP-Finance and Business Analysis
Local News March 5, 2019 0
Will Areklett joined Valley Queen Cheese as the new Vice President-Finance and Business Analysis on March 4. He is responsible for finance, accounting, business analysis, and information technology. Areklett brings extensive experience in finance, operations management, and information technology in both dairy and food processing and mid-size and larger... Read more
2019 Solo Vocal and Ensemble Contest Results
Local News March 5, 2019 0
24 vocal soloists, and forty-four ensemble members from the Milbank High School Choir performed in Watertown, South Dakota on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 for the Region III solo and ensemble music contest at Watertown High School. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal... Read more
Rachel and Joseph Schulte represented Milbank at the 3rd Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra held in Mitchell from February 22 through February 23. Joe was 5th chair and Rachel 11th chair, 1st violin. The young musicians earned their places with the top 32 middle school violinists in... Read more
Region III Solo and Ensemble Band Contest Results
Local News March 5, 2019 0
One hundred nine Milbank High School band members performed the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on February 27. The contest was held at the Watertown High School and included 34 solos and 13 ensemble groups. The instrumentals from Milbank received 18 Superiors, 25 Excellents, and 4 Goods.... Read more
Middle School Musicians Attend All-State Band
Local News March 5, 2019 0
The 20th Annual SDMEA Middle School All-State Band Festival was held at Huron High School on March 1 and March 2. Joe Schulte, a seventh grader, played the euphonium in the Honor Band. The Honor Band was under the direction of Dr. Jacob Wallace of SDSU. Two other Milbank... Read more
Justin Scholberg
Obituaries March 5, 2019 0
Justin M. Scholberg, 90, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on March 5, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Pastor Ailsa Harl officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
Katie Wollschlager, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Brian and Janelle Wollschlager. Katie has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track teams. She also sings in the choir. Katie was a class officer during... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their mid-winter concert on Thursday, March 7. The performance begins at 6 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Please note this is a new start time to accommodate previously scheduled activities and the middle school dance at 7 p.m.... Read more
Elaine Aden
Obituaries March 4, 2019 0
Elaine (Skaarer) Aden, formerly of Milbank, SD, died on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the Watertown Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Elaine Aden are scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 2019,... Read more
