The First English and Zion Lutheran churches in Ortonville will host a Blue Christmas service. Everyone is welcome! Blue Christmas provides a time to acknowledge God’s presence and is especially helpful for anyone who is mourning or struggling. Offered on what is called the “longest night” of the year,... Read more
The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members. The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University.... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
Ronald Vernlund
Obituaries December 11, 2024 0
Ronald Vernlund, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2025 at Rosy Cemetery in Alvwood, MN. A luncheon will follow at Ron’s sister, Edna Beighley’s home. Ronald Lee Vernlund was born on January 8,... Read more
Beth Brown
Obituaries December 11, 2024 0
Beth Ann Brown, 71, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral... Read more
Janice Vreim
Obituaries December 10, 2024 0
Janice Vreim, age 90, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Rev. Kay Reeb and Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate. Burial will... Read more
Eugene Patnoe
Obituaries December 10, 2024 0
Eugene Patnoe, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from... Read more
Pauline Angerhofer
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Pauline Angerhofer, age 69, of Fulda, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. Services for Pauline are currently pending. Please return as Pauline’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Betty Reyelts
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Betty Reyelts, 92, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Private services will be held. Betty Verneal Reyelts was born on January 3, 1932, to Henry and Frieda (Minder) Reil in Wilmot, SD. She was raised on her family’s farm... Read more
End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Announced
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2024 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, announced the end-of- season awards for 2024. Varsity AwardsSenior Addisyn Krause, a team captain, was named MVP. Addisyn led the Lady Bulldogs in aces with 83. She was second in assists at 279 and third in digs at 355.... Read more
