Milbank Musicians Earn Top Ratings
Local News May 1, 2017 0
Musicians from the Milbank High School band and choir earned top ratings for their performances at the large group music contest in Watertown on April 26. The MHS choir performed three numbers and received superior ratings across the board. “The choir did very well,” said MHS choir director Miriam... Read more
The Milbank Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. The early release is to accommodate the Valley Queen Invitational track and field meet at AB Campbell Stadium. According to the local school administration, the meet requires a large number of workers. The parking lot area also... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs golf team battled tough weather conditions at the Redfield-Doland Pheasant Invitational on April 27. According to Bulldog Head Coach Mark Keeton, each golfer played 10 holes instead of the normal 18. “When we arrived there was still ice on the greens, and we had to wait... Read more
The snow that hit the area today, Monday, May 1, has caused schedule changes for the Milbank High School girls golf and boys tennis teams. The golf team will not attend the meet in Aberdeen scheduled for today. Instead, they will travel to Ortonville, MN, for a meet on... Read more
Roger Anderson
Obituaries April 30, 2017 0
Roger Anderson, 76, of Ortonville died April 30, 2017, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor Ailsa Odom will officiate and burial at a later date will be in Mound Cemetery.... Read more
Lucille M. Stolpman
Obituaries April 29, 2017 0
Lucille M. Stolpman, 93, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2017, in Kerrville, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday evening, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Chapel in Kerrville, where many friends and family gathered to celebrate her life. Burial will be held Thursday,... Read more
Mary Jane Moen
Obituaries April 28, 2017 0
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly” Mary Jane (Piasecki) Moen, 83, went to her eternal home on April 27, 2017, to join her beloved husband, O.C. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at New Life... Read more
Matt Bastian Resigns from Milbank High School
Local News April 27, 2017 0
Matt Bastian, Milbank High School math teacher and head boys basketball coach, resigned his positions. He plans to take the job of K-12 principal and part-time athletic director for the Florence School District. Bastian began his teaching career in Milbank in 2001, and coached for 15 of the 16... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met April 20. Jessica Roggenbuck served as the Toastmaster. Table topics master was Karla Wellnitz. The next meeting is Thursday, May 4, at noon at State Auto. Anyone interested in learning more about the Toastmasters Club is encouraged to contact VP of Membership Kirk Simmons... Read more
Connor Lightfield Named MHS April Student of the Month
Local News April 26, 2017 0
Connor Lightfield is the April Student of the Month at MHS. He is the son of John and Kimberly Lightfield. Connor, a senior, is a member of the debate team, student congress, band, and student council. He is also involved in his church youth group. He was selected to... Read more
