St. Lawrence School celebrates the true meaning of the season at their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 12. Performances are at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Director Elizabeth Schulte says, “The students at St. Lawrence really love music, and even more, they love Jesus.... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue team gave away $350 in cash and over 50 turkeys at their annual Turkey Bingo on November 15. “The crowd filled the hall,” said Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “just like in the last few years, even though the weather this year was nasty.” Players... Read more

The 28th Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was Saturday, December 1, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dale Fiedler of Redfield served as the guest conductor. Milbank senior Kellie Christians was recognized during the concert as a four- year... Read more

The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theatre. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs will perform musical selections that include Hope Is a Hidden Star,... Read more

Wanda W. Schuelke, age 82, of Milbank, SD, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda Schuelke will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fr. Gary DeRouchey as Celebrant and Fr. Doug Binsfeld,... Read more

Cheryl Wollitz of Twin Brooks was the lucky winner on Saturday December 1, in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Wollitz was present at Berens Warehouse Groceries when her name was drawn and won $700 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Wollitz... Read more

MHS wrestlers senior Alec Bien, junior Brodie Holtquist, and freshman Kaden Krause emerged triumphant in matches against their Madison opponents, but the Bulldogs still suffered a loss in their first meet of the season on November 29, at home. Krause recorded a 3-1 win against Ethan Kruger, and Bien and... Read more

Join your friends and neighbors for a benefit this Sunday, December 2, at the Speedway Event Center. Have a meal together, play Holiday Bingo, and support 2 year-old Axel Toft who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Axel and his twin brother, Tycho, are the sons of Eric and Jackie (Berkner)... Read more

Darlys Kuschel, age 84, of Browns Valley, MN, died on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Browns Valley Health Center, Browns Valley, MN.   Services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 2,... Read more

Duane Propp, age 79, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Ortonville Hospital following several years of health issues. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more