Jean Danielson
Obituaries November 13, 2016 0
Jean Alfreda Danielson, age 76, of Ortonville, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2016, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be held at the Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville, Minnesota on Saturday, November 19th, 2016, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. A service will take place at the Funeral... Read more
Clare Van Dover Crowned Milbank Snow Queen 2017
Local News November 12, 2016 0
Concluding an evening of sparkle, glitz and glamour, Clare Van Dover was crowned 2017 Miss Milbank at the annual Lions Club Snow Queen contest. Sarah Grabow was named first runner-up while Macie Redmond was second runner-up. Brianna Schreurs, 2016 Miss Milbank, crowned the queen in front of a packed house at the... Read more
28 Candidates In The Little Miss Milbank Contest
Local News November 12, 2016 0
Twenty eight kindergarten candidates from Koch and St. Lawrence Schools will participate in The Little Miss Milbank contest during the Milbank Snow Queen contest Saturday evening November 12.Koch School: Back: Kyra Tostenson, Tahlin Pearson, Willow Bender, Kylynn Schwandt, Violet Johnson, Lexi Korstjens Front: Addison Locke, Kaci Zinter, Joselyn Owen, Kabryn Fryer, Brinley... Read more
Eighteen Candidates Vie For Miss Milbank Snow Queen Crown
Local News November 12, 2016 0
Eighteen senior girls from around the area will vie for the title of 2017 Miss Milbank Snow Queen during the annual contest sponsored by the Milbank Lions Club. The event will take place Saturday, November 12, at the Milbank High School theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the... Read more
On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Technology and time have changed the face of war, but not the faces. They are still our fathers, brothers, sons, mothers, sisters and daughters. As General Douglas MacArthur said, “The soldier above all... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Are State Bound
Milbank Area Volleyball November 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldog volleyball team punched their ticket to the State Class A tournament. They achieved a 3-1 victory over Miller in the Sweet 16 tournament Thursday, November 10, in White. The win lifts the team record to 19-6 heading into state. The Lady Bulldogs are the number six... Read more
Veterans Day Program Held In Milbank
Local News November 11, 2016 0
The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory before a large crowd. Deputy Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Pollard, was the keynote speaker for the event. Pollard serves as a surrogate for department secretary Larry Zimmerman and is responsible for the... Read more
Caryssa Mielitz Signs With NSU Women’s Basketball Program
Local News November 10, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior Caryssa Mielitz signed her letter of intent to play women’s basketball for Northern State University. Mielitz committed to the NSU Wolves on National Signing Day Wednesday, November 9. Mielitz is a 6’2” post player for the Lady Bulldogs and a three-year starter. She was named... Read more
2016 Veterans Day Program To Be Held
Local News November 10, 2016 0
South Dakota Veterans Affairs deputy secretary Aaron Pollard has been selected as the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Armory. The VFW Post #3486 commander Preston Fischer will serve as the emcee for the program. Emanuel Lutheran Church... Read more
4-H’ers Recognized for Achievements
Local News November 10, 2016 0
The annual Grant County 4-H recognition event took place Sunday, November 6. Members received awards for their contributions to the program this past year. Five youth successfully completed their 4-H careers and graduated from the program. Recognized for this achievement were: Brianna Schreurs, daughter of Stuart and Karen Schreurs;... Read more
