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
Wes Snoozy
Obituaries December 4, 2024 0
Wesley “Wes” Snoozy, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home near Twin Brooks, SD, following a courageous fight against cancer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more
St. Lawrence students will present their annual Christmas program with two performances on Wednesday, December 11. The first seating begins at 1:30 p.m. and the last one is at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. Volunteer student musicians will provide an instrumental prelude before the program begins. This year’s... Read more
Elda Schmidt
Obituaries December 4, 2024 0
Elda Schmidt, age 96, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Open Gymnastics Season With a Win
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 4, 2024 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2024-2025 season at the Sisseton Triangular on December 3. The varsity Lady Bulldogs tied for first with Sisseton. Both teams scored 120.35. Breckenridge-Wahpeton entered one gymnast in the varsity division. She scored 29.05. MHS started the meet in the Floor competition. Sophomore... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts in the next two weeks at Milbank High School. Middle School Concert – December 10The middle school musicians – sixth, seventh, and eighth graders – will share their music on Tuesday, December... Read more
