How do you make a light and airy doughnut? Practice. Practice. Practice. Thaden Family Donuts of Marvin has been making doughnuts for 41 years and, not only have the Thadens used the same recipe, they’ve used the same spoon! The stainless steel spoon stirred over 728,000 doughnuts while the founder... Read more

Funeral services for David Jorgenson have been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 11 am due to weather. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. David S. Jorgenson, age 83, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 25, 2018, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral... Read more

Opal Esther Olson, age 94, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 20, 2018, at Fairway View Senior Community. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January... Read more

The Milbank Debate Team took first place in the Class A division at the Brookings High School Bell Tournament on December 14 and 15. Nathan Loutsch and Lars Andersen were semi-finalists in Varsity Public Forum. Other team members Claire Mischel, Marion Mischel, Korbin Leddy, and Trevor Nolting also competed. Head... Read more

If it’s a few nights before Christmas and all through your house nothing is stirring, head to the MHS theater for A Night of Christmas! WhyMilbank invites everyone to their first-ever holiday show A Night of Christmas on December 20. The evening will celebrate the season and spotlight local talent.... Read more

Elden Stueve, age 88, of Graceville, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from... Read more

The Bulldog wrestlers took to the mats on Saturday, December 1, at the Watertown Eight-Team Dual. The Milbank squad faced some tough competition going up against Aberdeen Central (7-69) to start, then Harrisburg (9-69,) Huron (24-48), and finally Watertown (6-74.) Barrett Schneck was one of the MHS success stories –... Read more

Want to see inside the new GrandStay Hotel in Milbank? Wednesday, November 28, is your day! Everyone is invited to tour the guest rooms and common areas from 1 to 4 p.m. A team member from the staff of 15 will be stationed on each floor to assist you and... Read more

The Bulldog Gymnastics team vaulted into their season opener today, Monday, November 26. With some returning faces and new additions on both the coaching staff and the athletes, the season is looking promising. Returning as head coach for the fourth year is Amber Fraasch. Also returning are assistant coaches; Karla... Read more

If you’re a fan of the arts, chances are good you’ve seen and heard this Bulldog in action. Senior, Kellie Christians, is active in music and theater as well as FFA and Bulldog athletics. And according to Kellie, her favorite activities are FFA and theater. “Both have pushed me out... Read more