The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, March 17, in the State Auto cafeteria with Annavel Quintana serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “ineluctable” which means “certain, unavoidable or inevitable.” Jessica Roggenbuck was the first speaker of the day. She presented Project 3 out of the... Read more
MHS Track Season Starts
Milbank Area Track and Field March 21, 2016 0
The Milbank High School track and field team kicked off its 2016 season with their first practice Monday, March 14. Eric Townsend heads into his sixth season as the Bulldog’s head coach. He will be assisted by Lane Lindquist (throws), Joe Frederiksen (jumps), and Ryan Conrad (sprints). Volunteer coaches... Read more
Wanda “Ruth” Tilbury
Obituaries March 20, 2016 0
Wanda “Ruth” Tilbury, age 86, of Madison, died on March 20, 2016, at the Madison Hospital. Arrangements are pending. Read more
Donald Orville Nissen
Obituaries March 19, 2016 0
Donald Orville Nissen, age 86, former resident of Ortonville, MN died at Lighthouse of Waconia in Waconia, MN on March 19. Donald Orville Nissen was born on April 11, 1929, in Lake Wilson, MN, to Lawrence and Goldie (Erickson) Nissen. As a young child Donald moved with his family... Read more
Some Historians Believe She’s the Oldest Archeological Discovery in North America
Local News March 18, 2016 0
Nimuué is the name given to the skeleton of a young woman discovered on June 16, 1931, beneath what eventually would become U.S. Highway 59, along the east side of Prairie Lake, north of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. University of Minnesota archaeologist Dr. A.E. Jenks, who was instrumental in the... Read more
Janeen Gumphrey
Obituaries March 17, 2016 0
Janeen Gumphrey, age 60, of Plymouth, MN, and formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on January 26, 2016, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. A memorial service was previously held on February 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Anne’s in Hamel, MN. A graveside service will... Read more
Frederiksen Resigns Teaching Position; School Board Reviews Lighting Bids
Local News March 17, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, March 15. The board accepted the resignation of Joe Frederiksen as elementary physical education teacher and assistant track coach. He previously resigned as head girls basketball coach, but now has submitted his teaching resignation. Frederiksen has accepted... Read more
Kathy Tyler Addresses County Commissioners
Local News March 17, 2016 0
Kathy Tyler addressed the Grant County Commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday, March 15, to voice her concern about manure pipes on landowners right-of-ways. Tyler said, because the county is rural in nature and predominantly agricultural, there is the potential for extensive use of roads, which can lead to... Read more
Mielitz and Ash Named To All-Conference Team
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball March 17, 2016 0
Two Milbank Area basketball players were named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball team. Junior Caryssa Mielitz and sophomore Jonny Ash were selected for the team, after completing the 2015-2016 season. Mielitz was named to the second team. She is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Earn Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 16, 2016 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck Tuesday, March 15, in the high school lunchroom. Head coach, Jeremy Tostenson, presented the awards. Tostenson described eighth grader Eli Fischer as a “firecracker who started off the lineup each night.” Fischer won the Rookie... Read more
