Jennifer Lynn Reinhardt, age 45, resident of Twin Brooks, SD, died on December 25, 2018, at the Milbank Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Calvary Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, from 11:00 AM –... Read more

James Boogaard is a ho ho ho lot richer! He won $1000 in the last Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce holiday drawing of the season. James was in Hartman’s Family Foods when his name was called. He is also the second $1000-winner in two weeks. According to James, he submitted... Read more

Opal Esther Olson, age 94, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 20, 2018, at Fairway View Senior Community. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January... Read more

***Services have been rescheduled AGAIN for Bonnie.*** Bonnie L. Carman, age 81, resident of Bellingham, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Bellingham Community Center in Bellingham, MN,... Read more

Nolan Hanson, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. He is the son of Michael and Jessica Hanson. Nolan was active in football and track. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, he enjoys hunting and working... Read more

Jordan Riley, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the November Student of the Month. Jordan is the son of Mike and Holly Riley. Jordan is very active in school. He is active on the football, basketball, and track and field teams. He is also involved in... Read more

The Milbank Debate Team took first place in the Class A division at the Brookings High School Bell Tournament on December 14 and 15. Nathan Loutsch and Lars Andersen were semi-finalists in Varsity Public Forum. Other team members Claire Mischel, Marion Mischel, Korbin Leddy, and Trevor Nolting also competed. Head... Read more

Jerry Dragseth, age 68, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 1 PM at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18, from 5... Read more

If it’s a few nights before Christmas and all through your house nothing is stirring, head to the MHS theater for A Night of Christmas! WhyMilbank invites everyone to their first-ever holiday show A Night of Christmas on December 20. The evening will celebrate the season and spotlight local talent.... Read more

Kristy Tostenson of Twin Brooks was the lucky winner of $1000 in ‘Ol Mill Bucks on Saturday December 15. Tostenson was the first name drawn today and is the only $1000 winner. Kristy and her granddaughter were enjoying donut bites in Taco Johns when her name was called. When asked... Read more