Wilmot School District Considers All-Sports Coop With Milbank
Local News February 19, 2018 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, February 12. Superintendent Tim Graf reported the Wilmot School District inquired about forging an athletic cooperative with the Milbank School District. “I don’t know where they’re at in the process. This was not a formal request. They... Read more
Eleanor Berg
Obituaries February 19, 2018 0
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville. Rev. Philip Ostlund will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. A private interment will be held at Mound Cemetery. Jeanne passed... Read more
Today is President’s Day – Remember President Hanson?
Local News February 19, 2018 0
Some historians and several descendants of John Hanson (1721-1783) claim he was actually the first president of the United States. He was the first president under the Articles of Confederation. To celebrate Hanson’s and all the U.S. Presidents’ contributions to our great country, we offer these lesser known facts:... Read more
Sydney Brown
Obituaries February 18, 2018 0
Sydney D. Brown age 71, of Milbank, SD passed away on February 17, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. A private services for Sydney Brown will be at a later date. Read more
Lucille “Lucy” Sime
Obituaries February 17, 2018 0
Lucille “Lucy” Marie Sime, age 81, resident of Revillo, SD, died on February 17, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Revillo. Rev. Keith Smith will officiate. Burial will take place... Read more
Judy Brotzel
Obituaries February 17, 2018 0
Judy Brotzel, age 72, resident of Milbank, died on February 17, 2018, at Valley View Home Care. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor John Hostettler will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
MathCounts Team Finishes Third
Local News February 17, 2018 0
Nine teams from the Northeastern South Dakota Chapter of MATHCOUNTS vied for a chance to compete at the state meet. The schools met in Brookings on February 3. Milbank Area placed third by collecting 32.25 points. Holgate MS (Aberdeen) won the top place with 45.25 points, followed by George... Read more
Terry Mielitz
Obituaries February 16, 2018 0
Terry Lee Mielitz, age 72, of Big Stone City, SD, died February 16, 2018, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Pastor Thom Bowsher will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
The MHS Music Department presented their annual Pops Concert February 12, in the high school theater. Group numbers were performed by the band, choir, the jazz band, the senior girls, and the 2017-2018 drumline and colorguard. Kassidy Wellnitz and Jodi DeVaal served as emcees for the show. Solos were... Read more
Doug Dohrer
Obituaries February 14, 2018 0
Douglas Allyn Dohrer, age 69, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services for Doug Dohrer will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Robert Hanson will officiate. Burial will... Read more
