Beverly Syrstad

Obituaries September 16, 2016 0

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Beverly Syrstad, age 83 of Milbank who died September 15, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Burial will be in the LaBolt... Read more
Football Preview: The Battle of the Undefeated
The Milbank Area Bulldogs and the Groton Area Tigers both have a 3-0 record this season and will go head-to-head in Northeast Conference football action Friday, September 16, in Groton. “All Northeast Conference games are big games for us,” stated Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “This game will be... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Down Cardinals In Volleyball Opener
The Lady Bulldogs downed the Arlington Cardinals 3-1 in their volleyball home opener September 13, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank Area’s record improves to 5-3 with the victory. “This is an exciting win for us,” stated head coach Nancy Hoeke. “I cannot remember the last time we beat Arlington.”... Read more
Today’s Cross Country Meet Postponed
The cross country meet scheduled for today (September 15) at new London- Spicer has been postponed due to the weather. According to MHS Athletic Director Sussex , a reschedule date is being attempted and will be announced as soon as possible. Regular practice for 7-12 runners will will be held today after... Read more
Forty Years Of MHS Yearbooks For Sale
Milbank High School is cleaning out its inventory of school yearbooks and selling them on a first come -first serve basis. The yearbooks range from 1964 to 2004. “We have many years, but not every year,” explained April Anderson. The yearbooks cost $25. Contact Anderson at MHS, 432-5546, or... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Love Improving
The Bulldogs girls tennis team competed at the Brandon Valley Invitational September 9-10. They played five matches. Milbank dropped to Sioux Falls Lincoln 9-0 before shutting out Vermillion 9-0 on Friday. “SF Lincoln was strong in singles play,” said Milbank head tennis coach Jim Dahl. “They moved the ball... Read more

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