Patti (Mrs. Don) Aesoph, age 78, of Milbank, passed away on February 12, 2021, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass.  Visitation will be held at... Read more

The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip of... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs’ gymnastics team ended their regular season with the second highest team score of the season at the Deuel Invitational on Saturday, January 30. Milbank tallied 132.050 points.  “We may not have the school record (yet) but this team can boast four of the top six team scores in school... Read more

Michelle Knutson was among nine hospital trustees from across Minnesota who were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) trustee certification program. The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital and health system trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a health organization board and to... Read more

Therese Frechette, age 96, of Ortonville, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A private memorial service will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. A visitation for friends and family wishing to pay their respects will be on Wednesday, January 27,... Read more

Larry Moen, age 59, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his home. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. A visitation for family and friends wishing to pay their respects will be held... Read more

Mark “Boomer” Leuthardt, age 57, of Benson, MN, passed away on January 19, 2021, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 29, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more

The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the number... Read more

The Milbank gymnastics team scored 133.00 points to win the Sisseton Invitational on Saturday, January 2. The team score was the second highest in Milbank High School history.  “We posted six personal best scores – one on bars, one on beam, and four in all-around,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch. “The... Read more

Eugene “Gene” Koch, age 88, of Milbank, SD, died on December 26, 2020, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00... Read more