Brenda Johnson
Obituaries February 25, 2019 0
Brenda Johnson, age 59, died on February 25, 2019, at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church, Ortonville, MN, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service beginning... Read more
Jon Asgrimmson
Obituaries February 25, 2019 0
Jon Ivar Asgrimmson was born to Asgrimur and Thorhuldur (Jonsdottir) Garibaldson on December 7, 1942, in Akureyri, Iceland. He grew up in Iceland and also lived in Bexhill on Sea, Englund. Jon enlisted in the Air Grounds Services in Iceland and obtained a degree in business from Menntaskolinn University... Read more
Jerry Janisch Chosen as Teacher of the Year
Local News February 24, 2019 0
Jerry Janisch has been selected as the 2019 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year. Janisch has been the agricultural education instructor and has also guided the Milbank FFA Chapter to success locally and at state and national competitions since 1992. The award, recognizing Janisch individually as an exceptional... Read more
Michael Pillatzke
Obituaries February 21, 2019 0
Michael Pillatzke, age 64, of Milbank, died on February 21, 2019, at his home, losing his battle with Andexal Carcinoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Terry Oakes
Obituaries February 20, 2019 0
Terrance “Terry” Oakes, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, died on February 20, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Fr. Brian Oestreich will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be on Friday, March 1, 2019,... Read more
Justine Wiik is MHS January Student of the Month
Local News February 19, 2019 1
Justine Wiik, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Joe and Jennifer Wiik. Justine is a member of the cross country and golf teams and plays in the band. She is involved in HOSA and... Read more
Hope Osborn Earns Trip to National Debate Tournament
Local News February 19, 2019 0
Hope Osborn, a member of the MHS speech team, earned a trip to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas in June. Osborn and the Milbank team attended the National Qualifying Tournament in Watertown on February 15 and February 16. Lars Andersen and Nathan Loutsch are alternates to... Read more
The 30th Annual Piano Festival, sponsored by the Milbank area piano teachers and showcasing local students, will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 2 p.m. in the MHS theatre. To celebrate the 30th anniversary the recital will also feature an ensemble for two pianos and eight hands, performed... Read more
According to Margaret Skoog, coordinator of the Red Cross blood drive in Milbank, blood supply is very low. She says demand remains high, but only five percent of people able to give blood have actually seen the inside of the bloodmobile. That can change, though, when you make your... Read more
Hot Topics-Growing Hemp, Civics Tests and Gender Dysphoria
Representative John Mills February 18, 2019 0
We have reached that part of the legislative session where the floor debates are often intense. This past week, the hot topics in the House were hemp, civics and gender dysphoria. HB1191 would allow South Dakota farmers to grow industrial hemp. This possibility has been discussed for some time,... Read more
