Volleyball Preview: Milbank Area to Battle for Region Title
Milbank Area Volleyball November 10, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs are set to battle for the Region 1A volleyball championship title this evening as they take on the Groton Area Tigers. The teams will take the court at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. The locals defeated the Tigers 3-2 on their home court... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, November 5, in the State Auto cafeteria with Jessica Roggenbuck serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was Ferhoodle. Kirk Simmons was the speaker for the day. He presented Project 4 out of the Competent Communications manual with a speech titled... Read more
The 20th annual Milbank Area boys piano recital took place Saturday, November 7, in the Milbank High School band room. The event featured 30 talented young men from around the area. Showcasing their talent were Isaac Graham, Cooper Hupke, Preston Laskowske,Graham Lightfield, Ben Webb, Aiden Quintanilla, Garrett Weber, James Nelson,... Read more
Back row, left to right, Jacob O’Donnell, Makenzie Wittrock, Briar Zuraff and Chris Stodolski Front row, Mariah Pillatzki and Tyler Johnson Not pictured – Courtney Rego Seven students from Milbank and Grant-Deuel high schools were named top place winners at the state Special... Read more
Edward “Butch” Thole, Jr.
Obituaries November 9, 2015 0
Edward “Butch” Thole, Jr., died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Keith Bicknase officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery... Read more
Victor E. Mews
Obituaries November 8, 2015 0
Victor E. Mews, age 80, of Emery, SD died Friday, November 6, 2015, at his residence near Emery, SD. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank with Pastor Becky Senner officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more
Irma June Manning
Obituaries November 7, 2015 0
Irma June Manning, age 99, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, died November 6, 2015, at Golden Living in Milbank. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be... Read more
The Milbank High School theater department will present the critically-acclaimed play, Leaving Iowa, tonight, Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. “This is a hilarious play,” stated MHS director Holly Hilbrands. “This play is typically seen in colleges and community... Read more
Mary Rae (Michalscheck) Beling
Obituaries November 6, 2015 0
Mary Rae (Michalscheck) Beling, age 68, of Ortonville, MN, who left this world on November 5, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville with Father Brian Oestreich officiating. Burial will follow in Graceville Consolidated Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Donald Frerichs
Obituaries November 6, 2015 0
Donald Frerichs, age 89 of Wilmot died November 5, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate and burial will be in the Garfield Cemetery. Visitation will be at... Read more
