The Bulldog wrestlers went on the road to Sioux Falls Jefferson for a triangular on Thursday, January 9. According to Josh Schmeichel, head coach for MHS, this was the first time the teams had met in a triangular. “It turned out to be two fairly, evenly-matched duals. Going in,... Read more
Milbank traveled to Hendricks for a triangular against Estelline-Hendricks and Sioux Falls O’Gorman. The varsity team took third place with a final score of 126.4. The team started out on the Bars, tying their highest team bar score of the season at 29.6. “They have worked hard to clean... Read more
Cade Renville
Obituaries January 13, 2025 0
Memorial Service for Cade Marshall Jo Renville “Wakan Tanka ta Awicahdi”, he brings them back to God, will be held on January 15, 2025, at the Summit School in Summit, at 1:00 P.M. There will be a visitation service on January 14, 2025, at the Dakota Alliance Church in... Read more
Milbank Students Make Dean’s List at Augustana
Local News January 13, 2025 0
Seven students from Milbank were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. The Dean’s List recognizes each full-time student who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and accumulated a grade-point average of 3.5 or above... Read more
Milbank Area Students Make Dean’s List at USD
Local News January 13, 2025 0
Nine Milbank area scholars are among the 2,500 students being recognized for academic achievement during the 2024 Fall semester at the University of South Dakota. An undergraduate at USD is named to the Dean’s List if they are a full-time student who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher, and... Read more
Tragic Fire Devastates Local Family
Local News January 13, 2025 0
An account has been set up at First Bank & Trust in Milbank to help the Steve and April Griffee family. The family is reeling from the loss of their 11-year-old son, Cade, in a fire on Friday, January 10. In addition, the Griffee’s home and all their belongings... Read more
Dick Verheul
Obituaries January 11, 2025 0
Richard “Dick” Verheul, 83, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO, after a short illness. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Rev. Cheryl... Read more
Carnival games, including a Cupcake Walk, Duck Pond, Sucker Tree, Bean Bags, Guess the Amount of Candy in the Jar, and Plinko are just a few of the activities that will be in motion at Milbank High School during the benefit for Kimber Downes this Saturday, January 11, from... Read more
Doug Mielitz
Obituaries January 10, 2025 0
Doug Mielitz, age 66 of Watertown, SD, passed away on January 9, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Watertown. Rev. Sara McManus will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15,... Read more
Elaine Hanson
Obituaries January 10, 2025 0
Elaine Hanson, age 94, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
