Wayne Laskowske

Obituaries September 14, 2016 0

Wayne Laskowske, age 54, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, September 12, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery... Read more

Doris Bursheim

Obituaries September 14, 2016 0

Doris Bursheim, 90, of Ortonville died on September 13, 2016, at Northridge Residence. In honor of both Doris Bursheim and her sister, Kathleen Kamp, the family will host an afternoon tea at Lingonberry’s (on Ortonville’s Main Street) on Sunday, October 23, from 1 to 3 PM. This event will... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Hit Season Best
The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team traveled to Groton September 10, and tallied a season low team score of 368. They came home with a fourth place finish. “We had a much better meet in Groton,” stated Bulldog head coach Mark Keeton. “We had a goal of taking one... Read more
Milbank Exceeds ACT State Average Scores
The 2016 ACT scores for Milbank students was released by the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting September 12. According to the data, a Milbank student’s average composite ACT score is slightly above the state and national average. Milbank’s score for the Class of 2016... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders To Spread School Spirit To Local Businesses
If you are an MHS football supporter and you also own a business, the MHS football cheerleaders will do your windows! The cheerleaders will paint your windows with Bulldog spirit the weekend before Homecoming (September 24-25) and clean them the following week (Oct 1-2). The cheerleaders do all the... Read more
Only 4 Seconds Separates Top WVRA Teams
According to organizer Kathy Tyler, 28 teams participated in the fifth team penning of the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s season. Only four seconds separated the first three teams. Tom Graham, Mike McKernan, and Joanie Hills took home the first place money. Cody McMahon, Randy Schuchard, and Brad Hansen took... Read more
Bulldogs Take Home the Beef At Milbank-Hardee’s Invitational
Milbank Area Bulldogs had five runners in the top 20 of the Milbank-Hardee’s Invitational cross country meet September 10, at Pine Hills Golf Course. The meet featured over 300 runners from three states. Earning a top 20 finish for Milbank Area were: Taylor Thue, Danica Schulte, Amaya Street, Nick... Read more
Zootopia To Be Featured At Free Movie In The Park
Zootopia, a family friendly movie, will light up Lake Farley Park on Saturday, September 24, at dusk. The feature film is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage everyone to bring your entire family to enjoy a fun relaxing evening as we wind down the summer,” said... Read more
Milbank High School Royalty Selected
The MHS 2016 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during Coronation Monday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Armory. The 2015 royalty, Isaac Snaza and Morgan Schmitt will pass down their crowns. The senior class selected Jimmie Berkner, Presley Peschong, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Kaitlyn Rufer as its... Read more
Grant County Youth Excel At  2016 South Dakota State Fair
The South Dakota State Fair was held in Huron from August 31, through September 5. The name Mertens dominated the swine division. Karlee Mertens was crowned Grand Champion in the senior showmanship division. Karlee, with her pig, Stuart, was Grand Champion Lightweight York and Reserve Champion overall in the... Read more