The Milbank Fire and Rescue team gave away $350 in cash and over 50 turkeys at their annual Turkey Bingo on November 15. “The crowd filled the hall,” said Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “just like in the last few years, even though the weather this year was nasty.”... Read more
Swimmers Find Sweet Success at Candy Cane Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming December 4, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team plunged into the water against some heavy competition at the Candy Cane Invitational in Watertown on December 2. Maddox Hanson in the 200 breastroke, and Jessica VanPeursem in the 400IM took home first place finishes. Coach Jodi Street said, “We put in a... Read more
MHS Students Play in North Area Honor Band
Local News December 3, 2018 0
The 28th Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was Saturday, December 1, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dale Fiedler of Redfield served as the guest conductor. Milbank senior Kellie Christians was recognized during the concert as a four-... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theatre. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs will perform musical selections that include Hope Is a Hidden... Read more
An anonymous donor has come forward to match donations or supplement scholarships that are not fully funded, according to the Milbank High School Education Foundation. The foundation announced the anonymous donation will run through April 2019 and will match up to $50,000. The MHSEF, founded in 1986, has awarded... Read more
Wanda Schuelke
Obituaries December 3, 2018 1
Wanda W. Schuelke, age 82, of Milbank, SD, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda Schuelke will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fr. Gary DeRouchey as Celebrant and Fr. Doug... Read more
Cheryl Wollitz Wins $700 in Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 2, 2018 0
Cheryl Wollitz of Twin Brooks was the lucky winner on Saturday December 1, in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Wollitz was present at Berens Warehouse Groceries when her name was drawn and won $700 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Suffer Loss in First Meet
Milbank Area Wrestling December 2, 2018 0
MHS wrestlers senior Alec Bien, junior Brodie Holtquist, and freshman Kaden Krause emerged triumphant in matches against their Madison opponents, but the Bulldogs still suffered a loss in their first meet of the season on November 29, at home. Krause recorded a 3-1 win against Ethan Kruger, and Bien... Read more
Join your friends and neighbors for a benefit this Sunday, December 2, at the Speedway Event Center. Have a meal together, play Holiday Bingo, and support 2 year-old Axel Toft who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Axel and his twin brother, Tycho, are the sons of Eric and Jackie... Read more
Darlys Kuschel
Obituaries November 30, 2018 0
Darlys Kuschel, age 84, of Browns Valley, MN, died on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Browns Valley Health Center, Browns Valley, MN. Services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December... Read more
