Savanna Osowski set a MALST winter swim record in the 100-meter butterfly event during the 18 & Under USA Swimming Winter Championships held in Sioux Falls from December 11-13. She also earned a significant time cut in the 50-meter freestyle.  Amaya Street also qualified for the meet.  She captured second-place finishes in the... Read more

According to coach Kathy Tyler, the Brookings Bell Debate/IE tournament on December 17 proved to be a challenge for the MHS team. Raul Berrones’ partner became ill, so Raul was forced to debate ‘Maverick’, which means he debated alone. Mavericks can’t win a round according to tournament rules, but he garnered... Read more

Students at St. Lawrence School held a drive to collect items to put in their 2020 Blessing Bags. This year, they chose the theme family togetherness.  On December 10, the students filled enough Blessing Bags for 34 families. The bags were brimming with throw blankets, hot chocolate, marshmallows, microwave popcorn, gingerbread... Read more

Lori O’Brien, age 60, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 19, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, at Mundwiler Funeral... Read more

MHS senior Toby Schneck collected the 100th wrestling victory of his high school career in the meet against Harrisburg during the dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December 12. Toby has been a varsity wrestler for the Bulldogs since seventh grade. He is the son of Brian and Sherri Schneck. “Toby... Read more

The Milbank gymnastics team will host its only local meet on Saturday, December 19, at the Milbank Armory. Because of Covid restrictions, the meet will be run with two pods. Competition for the first pod begins at 10 a.m. Milbank competes in the second pod, which is scheduled to start... Read more

Thomas Koeniguer, age 75, of Milbank, SD, died on December 16, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, at the church... Read more

Ruby Benting, age 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 16, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD.  Pastor Timothy Koch will officiate and interment will be in the... Read more

Robert “Bob” J. Stropnicky, age 60, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on December 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will... Read more

Robert H. Brus, age 72, of South Shore, SD, passed away on December 13, 2020, in Sioux Falls. Family services will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Helmer Brus, please visit our floral store. Read more