Think kids don’t learn anything practical anymore? Check out the latest from the ag education classes at MHS and MMS.. The 10 students enrolled in the advanced animal science course are learning to identify companion animals by constructing life-size dog breeds. They are also creating a cat page and passing their... Read more

David Hegge, age 78, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Sanfor USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The family is planning a private memorial ceremony Summer 2023. David Eugene Hegge was born on October 31, 1944, in Ortonville, MN, to Harold and Esther (Haugen)... Read more

Anthony St. Martin took third place and scored 16 points to lead the Milbank JV wrestlers at the Groton Invitational on January 26. Nollen Sheeley placed fourth and scored eight points. Jacob Giles added four points. Paul VanDover and Hunter Reede recorded three points apiece. Complete results for Milbank: 106 Evan Folk... Read more

Six MHS wrestlers braved the weather on Saturday January 28 to compete in the 2023 Les Tlustos-Brookings Invitational. Owen Fischer received the highest place finish for the Bulldogs. He earned third place when he pinned Jacob Mason of Pierre at 2:42.  Pierre dominated the match by piling up 287.5 points.... Read more

John Michael Mathison, age 57, of Beardsley, passed away on January 25, 2023.  A Celebration of Life to honor John will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Clinton Memorial Building in Clinton, MN. Please join the family to share a light lunch, as well... Read more

Powered by eight wrestlers who placed — three of them as individual champions — the Bulldog wrestlers brought home the team title from the River City Rumble in Chamberlain on Saturday, January 21. Milbank finished with 153 points. Chamberlain was second with 150 points. Huron was the next closest contender with... Read more

Bulldog debaters returned from the Speech Fiesta laden with hardware. The MHS team won the first-place Division A Sweepstakes trophy, three diamond medals, and several top-six places. The tournament took place in Watertown on Friday and Saturday, January 20- 21. Milbank competed against 20 schools across the state from Rapid City to... Read more

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Tritz, age 85, of Dumont, MN, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January... Read more

Mike Falkingham, 72, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, following a long, courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 11:00 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Browns Valley, MN. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony’s... Read more

Milbank Middle School has named students to the second nine weeks honor roll of the 2022-23 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Mason Allen Thomas Bass Beckham Berry Ivy Dreis Abe Fischer Edna Flores Morgean French Izabella Glomstad Liam... Read more