Shirley Lynne
Obituaries April 4, 2017 0
Shirley Lynne, 79, of Ortonville died at her home on April 4, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.... Read more
Bulldog Hoopsters Play in All-Star Games
Local News April 3, 2017 0
Six seniors from MHS were featured in the 18th Annual 2017 Pheasant Country All-Star basketball games on April 1, at Ben Reifel Gymnasium in Sisseton. Caryssa Mielitz, Mackayla Schuelke, and Karlee Mertens were on the Class A girls team. Nate Bien, Matt Lenards, and Cody Dockter joined the Class... Read more
Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll today. Students named to the list include: PERFECTION – 4.0 Freshmen: Noah Mursu, Amy Nelson, Makenna Osowski, Tracy Pillatzki and Danica Schulte. Sophomores: Nathan Loutsch, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue and Katie Wollschlager. Juniors: Jon Ash, Jodi DeVaal, Angela Hoeke,... Read more
Ice Officially Out on Big Stone Lake
Local News April 3, 2017 0
Game, Fish and Parks Director Jamie Pekelder is putting this one in the books. The ice was officially out on Big Stone Lake on April 1. “There is not an exact science to determining the official date when the ice goes out,” he says. “But I kind of go... Read more
The MHS senior band and choir students attended the musical Grease on April 2, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Thirty-six students enjoyed the evening performance along with chaperones Rick and Miriam Schwenn, Jason and Susan Karels, and Stacy Schmidt. Seniors: Front row: Jose Chen and Nadia... Read more
The Grant County Public Library celebrates National Library Week April 9-15. Displays with activity sheets for prizes are planned along with door prizes for all ages, according to Library Director Jody Carlson. “In support of the library and the local community, door prizes from local restaurants and movie theaters... Read more
Elvira Anderson
Obituaries April 3, 2017 0
Elvira Anderson, 80, died at Fairway View Communities on April 3, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, at First English Lutheran Church, beginning at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in... Read more
Bulldog Tennis Team Starts Season
Milbank Area Tennis April 2, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team will feature new faces in their opening match Thursday, April 4 in Pipestone, Minnesota. “We are a very young team this year,” says head coach Jim Dahl. “Our goal will be to improve steadily and learn the strategies of the game. David Basilio... Read more
Scouts Win at Pinewood Derby Races
Local News April 2, 2017 0
Area Cub Scouts won trophies for top places during the annual Pinewood Derby March 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In the Veterans division, Peyton Bauer won first place and Jonathan Mobley finished second. In the Rookies division, Keaton Johnson earned the top place, Denim Fahleen placed second, and Nathan... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth grade student, Avery Whitesitt, was the local winner of the Grant County Conservation District’s Arbor Day essay contest. She is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Whitesitt. All sixth grade Middle School students wrote an essay. Her essay advances to the state competition. Avery’s winning... Read more
