Mary Gustafson, age 84, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more

Senior Bennett Schwenn has been chosen as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Bennett is the son of Rick and Miriam Schwenn. Bennett is active in choir, band, football, basketball, and track.  He participates in his church’s youth group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Bennett... Read more

St Lawrence School presented St. Lawrence Has Talent on Friday, November 19. This is the sixth year the event was held and sponsored by the student council.  Student council adviser, Susie Wendland, said, “We had hula hooping, piano, violin, gymnastics, ballet, magic, singing, and more from students in kindergarten through sixth... Read more

Hey kids, it’s time to get out your pencils or crayons and write your letter to Santa. This year, Santa might even reply. From November 27 until December 15, mail your letter in the dropbox on the west side of the library.  Add your name and return mailing address, and... Read more

Robert Simpson, age 77, of Milbank, passed away on November 29, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. No services will be held. Robert was born on June 3, 1944, in North Carolina. He lived in the Carolinas until he was in his early 30’s when he moved to Orange County,... Read more

Ronald H. Beling, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, died on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Fairway View Senior Community in Ortonville. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more

Rory Knutson, age 60, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his home.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tabor Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Mundwiler Funeral... Read more

The 30th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 4.  The event will be held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12.   Dr. Rolf Olson, who is the director of bands, professor of trumpet, and... Read more

Milbank FFA students will compete in the South Dakota State FFA Leadership Career Development event in Pierre on December 5-6. The Milbank FFA Chapter members qualified in Parliamentary Procedure, Employment Skills, and Creed Speaking at the district competition on November 8. FFA members who place first at the state competition will represent South Dakota at... Read more

The MHS cross country team and Coach Eric Townsend announced the team’s end-of-the-season awards for 2021.  MOST VALUABLE RUNNER – BOYS—Nick BatchelorGIRLS—Ashlynn BatchelorMOST IMPROVED RUNNER BOYS—Bryan Meyer, James BatchelorGIRLS—Stella WendlandROOKIE OF THE YEAR BOYS—Payton BrownGIRLS—Leah MeyerPRIDE OF THE PAW BOYS—Nick Batchelor, Jack SandvigGIRLS—Maurina Street, Ashlynn BatchelorSENIOR AWARDS –Nick Batchelor, Cade Howard,... Read more