Merrymaking Starts with the Milbank Chamber
Tis the season for the annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce holiday promotion. This year, experience the town as it transforms into “Merry Milbank”. Milbank Chamber Director, Connie Larson, says shoppers can look forward to a fun-filled shopping season, full of surprises. Start by stopping by the open houses... Read more

Doris Cameron

Obituaries November 17, 2015 0

Doris Cameron, age 84, of Wilmot, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 10:30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilmot City Cemetery.... Read more
Milbank FFA Members Advance to State Leadership Competition
Four teams and two individuals from the Milbank FFA chapter will advance to the state FFA Leadership Career Development Event in Pierre December 6 and 7, after securing top placings at the District 1 event Thursday, November 12. The local students competed against others from Webster, Groton, Clark, Sisseton,... Read more
Missoula Children’s Theatre Swings Into Milbank
Over 50 students will perform in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Jungle Book. The original musical adaption of Rudyard Kipling’ s The Jungle Book, will come to life on the MHS theater stage Friday, November 20, with two shows at 1:15 and 7 p.m. The local cast... Read more
Cross Country Seniors Had a Good Run
Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams wrapped up their season with an awards potluck dinner Sunday, November 16, at the high school. Seven seniors were honored for their commitment to the program and each was presented with a Senior Award. Concluding their high school careers were Dylan... Read more
Milbank Students Attend NSU Band Clinic
Nineteen Milbank High School band students, along with Mrs. Karels, attended the 69th annual Northern State University band clinic Tuesday, November 10. Representing MHS were Sarah Jarman, Tatiana Stemsrud, Rebecca Loehrer, Savannah Mork and Amberly Warren, flute; Jamie DeVaal, McKenna Folk, Eliza DiNatale, Taylor Balling, Kylie Roggenbuck, Christina Lusk,... Read more
Auditions  for The Jungle Book at Koch School
Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will showcase Milbank’s young and talented actors in its 2015 production of The Jungle Book. Auditions will take place Monday, November 16, at Koch School from 3:30-5:30 p.m “Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours,” stated LeAnn... Read more
Brianna Schreurs Crowned 2016 Milbank Snow Queen
Concluding an evening of glitz and glamour, Brianna Schreurs was crowned 2016 Miss Milbank at the annual Lions Club Snow Queen Contest. A packed house looked on at the Milbank High School theater as Kiera Leddy 2015 Miss Milbank placed the tiara on her successor. Abby Wollschlager was chosen... Read more
Little Miss Milbank to be Crowned
One lucky young lady will be crowned Little Miss Milbank during The Lions Club Snow Queen contest tonight beginning at 7:00 in the Milbank High School theater. St. Lawrence Candidates  Left to Right: Raina Untalan, Isabella Pauli, Kara Fonder, Macie Van Lith, Brooke Hendricks Koch School Candidates Back row left to right:  Bailey Gapp,... Read more

Harry Pinkert

Obituaries November 13, 2015 0

Harry Pinkert, age 95, of Ortonville, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time of service at... Read more