Gary Roland Deal, age 76, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, succumbing to complications brought about by his long battle with frontotemporal dementia. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. at Trinity... Read more

Genrose Wieser, age 89, of Graceville, MN, formerly of Dumont, MN, died on December 26, 2019, at Grace Home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on... Read more

Eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School presented a Christmas show for the residents of St. Williams Home on December 18. The students recited poetry, sang, and played the piano, tuba, bells, violin, and flute. Student performers included: Kynlee Speidel, Rachel Schulte, Jana Carrino, Cassidy Schell, Isabella Vogel, Hope Karels,... Read more

The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn Batchelor,... Read more

Everyone is welcome at the 17th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. until 1 p..m. at Parkview United Methodist Church. No reservations are required. Parkview UMC is located at 101 South Second in Milbank. The traditional Christmas meal includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, and homemade... Read more

Jeffrey Ulrich, age 65, of Bellingham, MN, died on December 23, 2019, at his home after a battle with lung cancer. A private family gathering will be held later in June 2020. Jeffrey James Ulrich was born on September 17, 1954, in Ortonville, MN. He was one of 12 children... Read more

MHS debaters Aiden Ludvigson and Max Lightfield compiled a 4-1 record at the Brookings Bell Tournament on December 14. Milbank placed third in the A-School division. January starts the second half of the public forum debate season. The new season is a chance for any high school student interested in... Read more

Come experience a magical evening this Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22, at WhyMilbank’s annual holiday show. A Night of Christmas will be filled with glorious music and the inspirational story — the reason for the season — uniquely related by storyteller Dave Rogers. Local musicians Jon Rogers, Ashley... Read more

MHS students Korbin Leddy and Paul Van Dover were two of the eight finalists chosen from 276 entries in the annual South Dakota Big Idea final competition. The competition and awards were held at Northern State University on December 11. The Big Idea fosters entrepreneurial thinking and encourages high school... Read more

The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team traveled to the Rapid City Invitational held on Friday and Saturday, December 13-14. Over 40 teams competed. “There was tough competition, but the guys competed and wrestled hard,” stated head coach Jeremy Tostenson. Milbank wrestlers who secured at least one win on Friday included Jacob... Read more