The Milbank wrestling team split its quartet of dual contests on December 3 at the Marv Sherrill Dual Tournament at the Watertown Civic Arena. The Bulldogs lost their opening dual against Aberdeen Central with a score of 21-55. MHS head coach Josh Schmeichel commented, “Aberdeen has been tough traditionally and... Read more

Kellie Thielke, age 59, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A memorial service for local friends and family of Kellie will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Ortonville. Visitation will be held from... Read more

James Frederick Forrette, age 92, Sisseton, SD passed away on November 26, 2022. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, December 1 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Sisseton with Fr. Gregg Frankman Celebrant.   Pallbearers were Daniel Thelin, Nicholas Norris, Patrick Thelin, Eric Forrette, Kirby Norris, Michael Thelin, William Thelin,... Read more

Melvin “Mel” Schuchard, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 12, 2022, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday evening, beginning... Read more

Cassidy Schwagel celebrated her 18th birthday on November 2.  The freshly- minted adult and American voter exercised her 26th Amendment right to vote immediately. Schwagel headed to the Grant County Courthouse to cast her ballot in the 2022 midterm election.  The assistance of her grandmother Karen Layher, who has served as... Read more

Two mixed quartets and three instrumentalists from Milbank High School joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in the 70th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The musicians rehearsed and performed at the Denny Sanford Premier Center of Sioux Falls. The Grand Concert was presented on Saturday, October 29. Participants from... Read more

The MHS oral interp team competed in Pumpkinstakes on Saturday, October 29. The  oral interp, speech, and student congress meet is held each year in Watertown.  Jericho Jones, Ivy Lewno, and Trixie Coalter advanced to finals. Lewno earned fourth place for varsity in Non-Original Oratory. Jones placed fifth in Novice Poetry, and Coalter... Read more

Joyce Ninneman, age 93, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Avantara-Milbank, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at... Read more

Three MHS golfers and their coach, Mark Keeton, attended the 2022 High School Boys State A Golf Tournament at Moccasin Creek Golf Course in Aberdeen October 3-4. Freshman Jonathan DeBoer tied for 24th place. He shot an 84 on the front nine and a 77 on the back to card... Read more

Charles “Chuck” Homme passed away peacefully at home in Graceville, MN, on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 85. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Graceville Community Center in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 1,... Read more