MHS speech and debate team members received season-end awards during their annual awards banquet April 21. “Students were recognized for their achievements throughout the oral interp, debate, and student congress season,” said debate coach Natasha Hartman. New students received membership certificates to the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).... Read more
The Milbank High School boys tennis matches in Aberdeen today, with Aberdeen Roncalli and Aberdeen Central, have been cancelled because of the rain in the Aberdeen area. “An attempt was made to make up the matches in Aberdeen, but no desirable dates are available,” stated MHS athletic director Boyd... Read more
Louisa Weissenfluh
Obituaries April 26, 2016 0
Louisa (Mrs. James) Weissenfluh, age 65 of rural Twin Brooks, SD died April 25, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial... Read more
Anna Mae Frost
Obituaries April 26, 2016 0
Anna Mae (Mrs. Ken) Frost, age 72 of Milbank died April 25, 2016, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial will... Read more
Edwin Griepp
Obituaries April 26, 2016 0
Edwin Griepp, age 95, of Faribault, MN, and formerly of Big Stone City, SD, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the St. Lucas Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, with Rev.... Read more
Students from Milbank, Grant-Deuel, Wilmot, Summit, Ortonville, and Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley schools heard a loud message April 21 – Think and drive; stay alive! April is National Distracted Driver Awareness month and also the onset of a dangerous driving time for teenagers. “Many young people have been seriously injured or died... Read more
Bulldog Netters Battle In Competitive Matches
Milbank Area Tennis April 24, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team battled two tough teams during the Brandon Valley Triangular Thursday, April 21, and fell to 1-8 on the season. Milbank dropped 9-0 in both matches to Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls Lincoln. “Brandon is noted for very aggressive doubles play with exceptional volleying... Read more
Grant County VSO Office Hours Changed
CommunityLocal News April 24, 2016 0
The Grant County Veterans Service Office recently changed its hours at the request of the veterans it serves. “We moved our hours to earlier in the day to accommodate our veterans,” stated Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Scott Malimanek. The VSO office hours are now Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8... Read more
Relay Teams Qualify for State Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field April 24, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys and girls track teams both came away with victories at the Deuel Kiwanis Invitational track and field meet April 19, in Clear Lake. New meet and school records were set and two relay teams punched their tickets to the state meet. The boys team ran... Read more
Katherine “Kat” Spindler
Obituaries April 23, 2016 0
Katherine “Kat” Spindler, age 89, of Osakis, MN, died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Beardsley with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass.... Read more
