Great Western Bank Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Milbank Community
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Great Western Bank has received the 2017 Avera Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes a business that has created a culture of philanthropy within their organization and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving back through its financial support of one or more programs, leadership involvement, and volunteer participation. Great... Read more
Grapplers Take Seventh at Dual Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling December 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team took seventh place in the dual tournament in Watertown on December 2. The Dawgs went 1-3. They started with a 63-9 loss to Harrisburg, followed by a 66-15 defeat by Watertown. Milbank then faced Pierre and dropped 66-9. In the seventh place match, Milbank... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders Spark School Spirit
High School SportsLocal News December 4, 2017 0
Seven seniors are cheering on the MHS winter sports teams. Leading the boys basketball cheer squad are Maty Lightfield, Brittany Preller, and Sadie Holland. Seniors on the girls basketball and wrestling cheer squads are Magally Aburto, Catrina Janitschke, Christy DiNatale, and Amberly Warren. Also on the cheerleading squads are:... Read more
MHS Musicians Play in Honor Band Concert
Local News December 4, 2017 0
The 2017 North Area Honor Band Concert was held Saturday, December 2, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Ten students represented Milbank High School. The musicians performed Crystals–which featured the alto saxes playing a water glass. They also presented A Galop to... Read more
Seehafer Students Present Holiday Recital
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Kristi Seehafer and her 22 piano students held their Christmas Recital on December 3, at the Abbey of the Hills. Samantha and Abbey Converse also sang two holiday duets. They were accompanied by guitarist Eric Peterson, who also performed a solo guitar arrangement of Silent Night. A reception followed... Read more
The 2018 Milbank youth wrestling program holds its registration and parent meeting Thursday, December 7, at 6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lunchroom. “It’s never too late to be involved in a life-long learning experience,” says Milbank Wrestling Booster Club President Ron Krause. “Even if you have never... Read more
All three floors of the Grant County Courthouse are brimming with holiday cheer and filled with 19 beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The courthouse staff hosts its holiday open house on Saturday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The concert is free and everyone is invited. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform the musical selections:... Read more
Senior Athletes and Musicians Recognized
High School Sports December 3, 2017 0
Senior athletes participating in the Fall 2017 season were recognized during Senior-Parents night. Seniors, the activity they are involved in, and their parents: Cross Country Shea Hooth – Nicole and Cory Hooth Christina Lusk – James Jr. and Rovilyn Lusk Sophia Seffrood – Anne and John Seffrood Luke Wold... Read more
Bonnie Rothi
Obituaries December 3, 2017 0
Bonnie Elaine Rothi, age 92, lifelong resident of Ortonville who died December 2, 2017, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at First English... Read more
