Pauline Angerhofer
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Pauline Angerhofer, age 69, of Fulda, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. Services for Pauline are currently pending. Please return as Pauline’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Betty Reyelts
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Betty Reyelts, 92, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Private services will be held. Betty Verneal Reyelts was born on January 3, 1932, to Henry and Frieda (Minder) Reil in Wilmot, SD. She was raised on her family’s farm... Read more
End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Announced
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2024 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, announced the end-of- season awards for 2024. Varsity AwardsSenior Addisyn Krause, a team captain, was named MVP. Addisyn led the Lady Bulldogs in aces with 83. She was second in assists at 279 and third in digs at 355.... Read more
If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after... Read more
Kelly Aakre
Obituaries December 6, 2024 0
Calvin “Kelly” Aakre, 68, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home in Milbank. A celebration of life was held on November 16, 2024, at Solem Lutheran Church near Hawley, MN. Pastor Micah Johnson officiated. Calvin “Kelly” Glen Aakre was born on June 30,... Read more
MHS Musicians to Play in Honor Band Concert
Local News December 6, 2024 0
The 33rd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will play in concert on Saturday, December 7, on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. The concert begins at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades... Read more
Swig or slurp, and share your soup of choice at the all-new Soup Walk when Hometown Christmas flicks the switch to start the holidays this Saturday, December 7, in downtown Milbank. Why choose between going to the evening events hungry or not going? Now, you can have it all. Head... Read more
Coach Thompson Announces End-of-Season Football Awards
Milbank Area Football December 5, 2024 0
Mick Thompson, head coach of the MHS 2024 football team, announced the Bulldogs’ annual football award winners. Sam Rick was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Carter Gloe was selected as Defensive Player of the Year. Moises Luna Sanchez was chosen Special Teams Player of the Year. Emmett... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented a recital at Living Word Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 23. Twenty-four violin and cello students performed a variety of solos and ensembles, including folk songs and classical pieces from Suzuki Books 1-6, hymn arrangements, fiddle tunes, and Christmas carols. Book 1 students performed... Read more
Kathy Oakes
Obituaries December 5, 2024 0
Kathleen “Kathy” Oakes, age 84, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Willmar, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will... Read more
