The private music studio of Susan Karels held a recital at Peaceful Pines on December 17. The young pianists shared traditional Christmas carols and songs. Musicians included:Submitted Photos: Front Row – Addison VanLith, Jose Sanchez, Sofia Cano, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga.Second Row – Abril Ayala Ramirez, Mrs. Karels, Darin... Read more
Gymnasts Score Season High at Holiday Invite
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 23, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldog gymnasts traveled to the Holiday Invitational at Britton-Hecla on Tuesday, December 17. They returned home with third -place honors and a sleigh full of accomplishments. The team earned a season-high score of 128.95, season-high beam and floor totals, and 13 personal-best scores for their performances. (The... Read more
Miss MIlbank Spreads Holiday Cheer at Peaceful Pines
Local News December 23, 2024 0
Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones and Little Miss Milbank Hawley Kirchberg stopped by Peaceful Pines Senior Living to spread some Christmas cheer on Friday, December 20. Jericho talked with the residents about their activities at Peaceful Pines and answered questions about her plans during her reign as Miss Milbank... Read more
Piano students of Sheila Dailie presented their Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 14. A potluck supper was served after the recital. Students Participating:Submitted Photo: Back – Natalie Thaden, Savannah Berg, Violet Johnson, Lydia Gall, and Macy Mueller.Middle – Liam Koepke, Andrew Karels,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Several Top 10s at Home Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 23, 2024 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team welcomed four other schools to an invitational on Saturday, December 21. Final scores were close. Milbank took third place; Aberdeen Central won the event. Macyn Dunihoo secured a third-place finish in the floor exercise to achieve the highest individual ranking by a Lady Bulldog... Read more
Mary Marlow
Obituaries December 23, 2024 0
Mary Marlow passed away on December 23, 2024. Please check back for a complete obituary. Read more
Mike Bellus
Obituaries December 23, 2024 0
Michael “Mike” Bellus, age 65, of Odenton, MD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one... Read more
Novy Takes Second at NEC Tourney and Tostenson Named Champ
Milbank Area Wrestling December 23, 2024 0
Milbank took sixth place at the NEC wrestling tourney in Groton, on December 20, despite what Coach Josh Schmeichel called multiple injuries and sickness. Schmeichel noted the Bulldogs were not functioning at their peak and had a difficult time gaining momentum. Wrestlers able to compete, however, stepped up to... Read more
Carol Lohr
Obituaries December 22, 2024 0
Carol J. (Street) Lohr, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran... Read more
Edith Redepenning
Obituaries December 21, 2024 0
Edith M. Redepenning, age 87 of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Odessa, MN, passed away on December 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00... Read more
