Orphan Grain Train to Collect Supplies for Hurricane Victims
The people of Texas continue to suffer in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Sending prayers to those who have lost loved ones or their homes and jobs is one way to offer comfort. Another is to donate hygiene items and school supplies. Orphan Grain Train, a top-rated charity according... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Split in Volleyball Matches
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Deuel Cardinals August 29. Milbank cruised to a 3-0 victory with sets at 25-19, 25-10 and 25-17. Senior Molly Rick led the team with 14 kills on 24-28 hitting, two aces on 11-13 serving, and 14 digs. Sophomore Jaecy Engebretson followed with... Read more
Milbank Golfers Compete at Invitationals
The MHS golf team tallied a 397 at the Hub City Invitational August 28, in Aberdeen. They improved their scorecard with a 390 at the Poet Invitational in Milbank on August 31. Milbank finished in eighth place at the Hub City Invitational. Aberdeen Central won their home event with... Read more
Milbank Runners Compete at Pheasant Invitational
The MHS cross country teams competed in the Pheasant Invitational at Redfield August 31. All five of Milbank’s runners placed in the top 20 in the varsity girls 5,000-meter race. Newcomer Maurina Street, a seventh-grader, led the girls team with a ninth place finish in her debut varsity race.... Read more
LIVE: Milbank vs. Redfield/Doland
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Redfield/Doland Pheasants in the first home game of the year. Check out our live updates and photos from the game below! Tweets by MilbankVESports Read more
Thrivent Financial Team Tops Chamber Golf Tourney
The four-man team from Thrivent Financial of Milbank took first place in the 12th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament August 30, at Pine Hills Golf Course. The winning team shot a 59 in the 18-hole scramble. Team members were Lance Hamman, Kiel Zinter, Joel Foster, and... Read more
Bulldog Football Preview: Milbank to Host the Pheasants
The Milbank Bulldogs will host the Redfield-Doland Pheasants in their home-opener at AB Campbell Stadium Friday, September 1. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The Dawgs are 0-1 on the season and are searching for their first win. Milbank dropped to Madison 32-12 on Monday, leaving them a... Read more
Nationally-Known Pastor to Speak on 500th Anniversary
Emanuel Lutheran Church begins its celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Nazareth-native (Yes, that Nazareth!) Pastor Nabil Nour will share his knowledge of Martin Luther on Saturday, September 9. The free event starts at 4 p.m. and is open to all. A light meal and the opportunity... Read more
Milbank Netters Battle with Aberdeen
The Milbank girls tennis team battled with two Aberdeen schools during a triangular in Aberdeen August 29. “We had a good battle with Roncalli,” said Milbank Head Tennis Coach Jim Dahl. “Four of our girls had very competitive matches in singles with Halli Essington and Hattie Muellenbach winning theirs.... Read more
Joan Morrill

Joan Morrill

Obituaries August 31, 2017 0

Joan (pronounced JoAnn) Morrill, age 85 of Clinton died August 30, 2017, at her residence. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, September 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.... Read more