In conjunction with South Dakota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, a statewide tornado drill will be conducted Wednesday, April 26.  A test watch will be issued at 10 a.m. with a test warning issued at 10:15 a.m. Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota is April 24-28. It’s purpose is to... Read more

Milbank High School alumnus and former South Dakota State University Jackrabbit football player, Nick Mears, will be the featured speaker at the annual Milbank High School athletic banquet. The dinner is set for Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Tickets are on sale at the high... Read more

MHS senior Hannah Tietjen signed her letter of intent to swim at the collegiate level for the University of South Dakota in Vermillion next fall. Hannah is the daughter of Heather and Scott Tietjen. “I’ve kind of always had the mindset, even while swimming here in Milbank, that I wanted... Read more

The MHS girls golf team improved their scores despite cold weather conditions during the Poet Invitational. The lone home meet of the season was played at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank on Monday, April 24. “Once again, I am happy with our play,” stated head coach Mark Keeton. “Many... Read more

Milbank High School Athletic Director Boyd Sussex announced two cancellations for tomorrow -Tuesday, April 25. The Groton Kiwanis Relays meet is canceled due to the weather. The Milbank boys tennis team also will not travel to Aberdeen due to the weather forecast for Aberdeen. These events will not be rescheduled. Read more

Cub Scouts of Milbank held their annual Rain Gutter Regatta Sunday, April 23. Jonathan Mobley won first place in the Veterans division and Peyton Bauer took second. Keaton Johnson captured first place in the Rookies division. Denim Fahleen took second and Lawson Novy, third. The scouts build their sail boats... Read more

Eighth grade students of Milbank Middle School and their parents are invited to a meeting Monday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The meeting will provide an overview of what to expect at Milbank High School. High school graduation requirements, class selection, and qualifications for scholarships... Read more

Stanley David Lindholm, 87, of Ortonville died April 21, 2017, at Fairway View Communities. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be Friday, April 28, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in... Read more

Alta Froelich age 94, former resident of Ortonville, died on April 21, 2017, at St. Anne of Winona in Winona, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, beginning at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Robert Gehrke, of Trinity Lutheran Church in White... Read more

The Milbank Fire Department elected officers during its annual meeting April 6, at the Milbank Fire Hall. Kevin Schuelke remains the Fire Chief. Assistant Fire Chiefs are David Giesen and Chad Wientges. Six truck captains were also selected: Craig DeBoer, Justin Mathiason, Dean Wellnitz, Jason Krause, Kyle Schwandt, and Steve... Read more