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

Selma “Sallie” Settje, age 102, of Milbank, SD, formerly of Corona, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will be... Read more

Qualon Grant and Rylen Frerichs, members of Milbank’s Junior Varsity Public Forum debate team, placed first in the Fargo Davies Debate Tournament held December 3 in Fargo, North Dakota.  Coach Kathy Tyler said, “Grant and Frerichs won all seven of their rounds in the B division which had 42 teams, all from... 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

The 31st Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was presented on Saturday, December 3 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen.  Dr. Haley Armstrong of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology served as the guest conductor.    Milbank musicians included: Front Row: (seated)  Mrs. Karels... Read more

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Christmas program at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. Students in preschool through sixth grade will present two performances on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. and  5:30 p.m.   The third through sixth graders will perform the musical Room for Christmas,written by Mark Burrows. Elizabeth Schulte... Read more

The MHS oral interp team claimed a Team Excellence Award at the 113th Annual South Dakota Oral Interpretation Festival held December 2-3 in Mitchell. According to Milbank’s head coach, Natasha Karels, a Class A school must earn at least two Superior awards at the festival to receive this award. Our team had five entries,... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 1.  It was the first match of the 2022-2023 season for Milbank and they took the loss, but it was close. Milbank scored 38 points and Madison eked out the win at 39.  Results from the... Read more

Milbank’s high school and middle school bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concerts December 11-12. Both groups perform in the Milbank High School Theater. December 11 Attend the high school presentation on Sunday, December 11. The concert starts at 2 p.m.  Doors open at 1 p.m.  Ticket prices are $5 for... Read more

Sally Ann Rondeau, age 41, of Ostego, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2022, at her residence. Sally was a former Wilmot, SD, resident. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate.... Read more