Herbert Mundt, age 84, of Sisseton, SD, passed away on December 16, 2022, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, from 5:00 p.m. to... Read more

Harlen Nelson, age 90, of Ortonville, MN, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, Fairway View Nursing Home in Ortonville. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to... Read more

Milbank traveled to Sisseton on December 8 and returned with the 10-point victory at 55-45.  Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team, said, “It was good to get that first one under our belts with a win in the process. The boys were so excited to get out... Read more

Joan Ronglien, age 95, of Ortonville, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements.  Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories. She... Read more

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