Free Christmas Day Dinner in Milbank
Local News December 18, 2024 0
The 22nd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! No reservation is required. (Parkview Church is located at 1101 South Second Street- next to Avantara.) Come for the... Read more
The students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas piano recital at Central Church in Milbank on Saturday, December 14. Musicians who were available also played in “mini recitals” at Peaceful Pines and the Milbank Hospital on Monday, December 16, and at Park Place and The Bank coffee shop... Read more
The 51st Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. After rehearsals in the morning, the group presented performances at the Dakota Prairie Museum and on Main Street. They performed their finale at Market on the Plaza. This year, the players’ ages ranged from seventh graders... Read more
MHS Gymnasts Score Season-High Points at Hub City
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 17, 2024 0
The Milbank Area gymnasts took sixth place in Aberdeen at the Hub City Invite on Saturday, December 14. The Lady Bulldogs scored 126.35 points – a season high– to bring home sixth place. Hannah Brown and Aria Prasnicki performed solid no-fall beam routines. Hannah earned a personal best score... Read more
Milbank Middle School had 27 students complete auditions for the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The musicians prepared scales and two etudes in preparation. Spring 2025 marks South Dakota’s 26th Annual Middle School All-State Band Festival. The 2025 edition of the All-State Band will be held in... Read more
Tate Schlueter Takes First at Faulkton Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 17, 2024 0
MHS varsity wrestlers placed fifth as a team in an invitational that included 16 schools at Faulkton on Saturday, December 14. Tate Schlueter took first place in his 175-pound weight class. Six other wrestlers reached the top-six places. Jesse Schneck earned second place; Lawson Novy, third place; Kyle Schneck... Read more
Jack Barnes
Obituaries December 16, 2024 0
John “Jack” Barnes, 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Avantara in Milbank. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 28, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Milbank VFW. John “Jack” Charles Barnes was born on August 28, 1943, to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Beat Wahpeton – Lose to Lennox in Season Openers
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team has an experienced roster to draw from this year, including seven seniors. They used it to their advantage when they hosted Wahpeton, North Dakota, in their 2024-25 season opener on December 12. Milbank chalked up the win with the final score of 67-62. Senior... Read more
Jeremiah Michael Green
Obituaries December 13, 2024 0
Jeremiah Michael Green was born peacefully sleeping and gained his angel wings on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, SD. Private family services were held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Zion Community Church in Wilmot, SD. Burial was at the Wilmot City Cemetery. ... Read more
Winners Announced in the Hometown Christmas Events
Local News December 12, 2024 0
The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025,... Read more
