Pine Trees on Hwy.12 Removed From Milbank City Cemetery
A group of 35 evergreen trees that lined Highway 12 and the Milbank Cemetery were taken down and removed today, November 29. According to the City Office these pine trees have served their lifespan. The city plans on planting new trees in their place in the near future. “   “ Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Vault into First Place at Sisseton
The Bulldog gymnastics team won the first meet of their season against Sisseton on November 26. Milbank Area scored 127.70 points and Sisseton tallied 112.75. Individually, Dani Yamaura took first place with a score of 32.3, Greta Snaza earned second at 32.1, Mackenzie Weinkauf was third at 31.45, and... Read more
Duane Propp

Duane Propp

Obituaries November 29, 2018 0

Duane Propp, age 79, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Ortonville Hospital following several years of health issues. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Conducted at The GrandStay Hotel in Milbank
The GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Milbank highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting today, Wednesday, November 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome them as a new member. The GrandStay provides 46 rooms, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. It... Read more
Big Stone Library to Host Christmas Storytime
Children age two through seven are invited to Santa’s Hat Christmas Storytime at the Big Stone Library on Saturday, December 15. Get ready for stories, a craft, fun activities, and a visit from a special guest. Registration is required. Email bsclibrary12@hotmail.com to register your child, or stop by library... Read more
Gene Mann

Gene Mann

Obituaries November 28, 2018 0

Guy “Gene” Mann, age 90, of Milbank, SD, died November 28, 2018 at the Milbank Avera Hospital, Milbank, SD. Services for Gene are scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD. Rev. Kent Groethe is officiating. Judy Sprung will be the... Read more
Marie Scott

Marie Scott

Obituaries November 28, 2018 1

Marie Ann Scott, age 83, went to her eternal home on November 28, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Hospital in Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more
Cummins and Engebretson Selected for NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team
Senior Gabbi Cummins and junior Jaecy Engebretson have been selected for the 2018 NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team. Gabbi is the daughter of Adam and Jessica Cummins. Jaecy is the daughter of Jared and Amanda Engebretson. The MHS students join 13 other female athletes: Jaydyn Tegantvoort of Deuel; Jennie Doeden... Read more
MHS Musicians Selected for Honor Band
The 28th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band presents their concert on Saturday, December 1, at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Mr. Dale Fiedler, retired longtime Redfield band director, will be the guest conductor. Admission prices... Read more
George A. Goodhart

George A. Goodhart

Obituaries November 27, 2018 0

George A. Goodhart, age 89, of Wilmot, SD, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the Wilmot Care Center, Wilmot, SD. Services for George Goodhart are scheduled for Monday, December 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate. Visitation... Read more