Central United Methodist Church in Milbank was recognized by the Milbank Education Association (MEA) as this year’s True Friends of Education recipient. Josh Schmeichel, representative of MEA, presented a commemorative plaque to Pastor Thom Bowsher during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on November... Read more
Milbank Oral Interp Speakers Advance to State
Local News November 20, 2017 0
Eight Milbank High School students were named Region 4A Oral Interpretation champions during the region meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Tuesday, November 14. The students will now advance to the Class A State Oral Interp Festival scheduled for December 1-2 at Aberdeen Central High School. Earning top... Read more
MALST Swimmers Kick Off First Winter Season
Milbank Area Swimming November 20, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team swimmers kicked off their first winter season at the Brookings Invitational meet November 10-12. “The competition was good for us to see where we were sitting with other teams,” stated Coach Jodi Street. Milbank competed against seven other year-round teams including Sioux Falls,... Read more
Verla Miller
Obituaries November 20, 2017 0
Verla Miller, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be at Corona Baptist... Read more
Changes Made to Bloodmobile Appointments Today
Local News November 20, 2017 0
If you intend to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, today, Monday, November 20, plan to sign up online. According to local bloodmobile coordinator, Margaret Skoog, “In order to insure enough staff and supplies are on hand, we are urging donors to sign up online.” Walk-ins... Read more
James Geier, Jr.
Obituaries November 19, 2017 0
James Roy Geier, Jr., died on November 19, 2017, at his residence near Big Stone City, SD. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Theresa Petersdorf
Obituaries November 17, 2017 0
Theresa Petersdorf, age 87, of Graceville died November 17, 2017, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass and burial will be... Read more
School Board Discusses Principal Evaluation, Personnel Development Grant
Local News November 16, 2017 0
The Milbank School District’s Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, November 15, and began discussions about a new principal evaluation model and a new personnel development grant. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the State Board of Education adopted Principal Evaluation requirements and Performance Standards and Regulations in... Read more
Benefit for Ryon and Dawn (Koch) Gross to be Held Sunday
Local News November 16, 2017 0
A benefit for Waverly-South Shore teacher and coach, Ryon Gross, will be held Sunday, November 19, at the Waverly-South Shore School in Waverly. Gross, husband to the former Dawn Koch, is currently battling cancer. Ryon and Dawn are the parents of 5 children. A free-will donation lunch of Pork... Read more
Milbank and the surrounding area are invited to join together for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service. The service will take place Tuesday, November 21, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank at 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service. Read more
