Brandon Berens announced today the purchase of Hartman’s Family Foods by Berens Market. He said the deal will be finalized on January 15. Hartman’s Family Foods will close its doors that same day.  According to Brandon, Berens Market bought the building in Milbank along with the business from Bob and... Read more

Terry J. Geldaker, age 75, of Ramsey, MN, passed away at his home on January 3, 2022. Funeral Service will be on Friday January 7, at 11 am, at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral. Burial will take place on Saturday January 8, at 2pm, at Mound... Read more

Marianne Ulrich, age 83, of Milbank, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 7, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 6, from 5:00 – 7:00... Read more

Heyden Montag, a seventh grader, earned first place in the Patriot’s Pen local essay contest sponsored by the Milbank VFW and VFW Auxiliary. Eighth graders Keira Steffen and Charlotte Street took second and third place respectively.  The Patriot’s Pen contest is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students, including... Read more

Please join the families of Clyde, Jessica, and Annika Hanson as they share memories. Saturday, January, 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) ZOOM Meeting ID: 822 6174 3396 Password: 547620 This event is organized and conducted by the family. Read more

Savanna Osowski, a Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) swimmer and senior at MHS, won first place in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Watertown Candy Cane Meet. The meet was held from December 10-12 and featured swimmers from across South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Osowski also placed second in... Read more

The 48th Annual Merry TubaChristmas, a worldwide event, was held in our area in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 11. Milbank students who participated included: Devon Mueller, Sam Shelstad, Darin Hagen, William Karels, Henry Pederson, and Nycole Korstjens.  Practice was held in the morning followed by performances at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and Dakota... Read more

Senior Hattie Muellenbach has been chosen as the MHS December Student of the Month. Hattie is the daughter of Jake and Heidi Muellenbach. Hattie is active in tennis, FFA, HOSA, student council, FCA, band, and TATU. She participates in her church’s youth group, shooting sports, and is a blood drive volunteer. She... Read more

Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods in Milbank presented Craig Wellnitz with a check for $1300 to contribute to the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the sixth year Hartman has held his annual hand-dipped apple fundraiser. And, he doesn’t just give Combined Appeal a piece of the pie, he... Read more

The annual Brookings Bell tournament was held Friday and Saturday, December 17-18. Over 300 students from 17 schools attended.  Milbank students competed in the Student Congress competition for the first time and clinched four of the top five places. Of the 31 places in the novice division, Shane Spiering earned... Read more