Six Milbank wrestlers punched their tickets to the State Class A wrestling tournament slated for February 25-27 in Rapid City. The Bulldogs were led by senior Toby Schneck who won the championship title at 195 pounds. He pinned the No. 1 seed Noah Hutmacher from Chamberlain in 3:56.  “Toby did what he was capable... Read more

Rachel Schulte, a violinist from Milbank, performed in the 2021 J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra at the Rapid City High School Historic Theater from February 18-20. Selection to the orchestra is the state’s highest honor for high school string players.   Each year, the chamber orchestra consists of 22 string students who achieved... Read more

The No. 6-seeded Lady Bulldogs travel to Groton on Tuesday, February 23, to take on the No. 3-seeded Tigers in the opening round of the Region 1A girls basketball tournament. Milbank takes a 6-14 season record into the contest; Groton sits at 11-9. Elsewhere in the region, the opening round also features... Read more

Lori Leddy, math and language arts instructor at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2021 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year by parents and staff. Lori’s family, fellow middle school teachers, and middle school students attended the surprise ceremony held in the MHS theater at the close of the school day today,... Read more

Gary Cardwell, age 79, peacefully gained his wings and went to be with his Savior on February 19, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Erhard, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service... Read more

Fred W. Maxwell, age 98 of Wilmot, SD, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Wilmot Care Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot from 2 pm until 5 pm.  A graveside service will be held at Wilmot City Cemetery in the... Read more

Funeral services for Garry Harstad, age 60, of Revillo, South Dakota will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Zoar Lutheran Church in rural Revillo. The Reverend  Keith Smith will officiate.   Special music will be provided by organist Cheryl Sieverson, and soloists Megan Mozar and Dan Harstad.  Casket bearers will be: Alex DeFea, Brian Sime, Jerome DeBoer, Donald Peshong, Justin Garry, Greg Garry, Mason Nash, Arne... Read more

The Milbank Sealions took to the pool on Friday, February 12, for a three-day qualifying meet in Watertown to finish their regular season competition. “This meet brought together 19 teams from across the state along with multiple teams from Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota,” said Milbank’s head coach Jodi Street. Friday... Read more

Clifford Dexter, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021,... Read more

Marlys Cornelisen, age 85, of Ortonville, died February 18, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 26, at the Mundwiler Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial, at a later date, will... Read more