Funeral services for Lois Lorange will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Urn bearers will be Lois’ grandchildren and honorary bearers will be all... Read more

MHS students and faculty celebrated National FFA week from February 20-27. “We had a very fun and successful week,” stated FFA advisor Jerry Janisch. FFA and Ag students participated in a medallion hunt and coloring contest Monday. “Four medallions were hidden around the school,” explained Janisch. “Four times throughout the... Read more

Last week, I joined the majority of House lawmakers to approve Governor Dennis Daugaard’s plan to raise the state sales tax from 4 percent to 4.5 percent. The measure boosts South Dakota’s lowest-in-the-nation teacher pay. Personally, it’s difficult for me to support a tax increase, but, in my estimation, the... Read more

The Kiwanis Club of Milbank sponsored its annual Car On Ice fundraiser this winter. Because of the mild temperatures, the car sank early last week and is completely submerged. Tickets to guess when the car sank were sold through Friday, February 26. “Because of the short timeframe this year, the winner... Read more

As I was wrapping up a full day of “day job” work on Friday, we received notice that CMS (Medicaid) has reached an agreement with the State of South Dakota.  We were forwarded the seven page letter that was written in the most beautifully vague government speak I have ever... Read more

Debora Bennett, age 60, of Odessa, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Debora Lynn Bennett was born on February 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA, the adopted daughter of Ralph C. and Edna (Ayres) Tuner. She was united... Read more

Junior Jake Anderson joined an elite group of Milbank High School wrestlers when he marked his 100th career varsity victory Friday. He achieved the feat at the State Class A tournament in Rapid City. “It feels really good,” said Jake. His 100th win also advanced him to the placing round... Read more

Wanetta Brandenburger, age 53, of Revillo, SD, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with Rev. Mark Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Revillo. Visitation... Read more

Richard Lane, age 78, of Graceville, MN, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass. Burial... Read more

The Milbank Bulldog grapplers battled throughout each match in the opening day of the State Class A high school wrestling tournament in Rapid City Friday, February 26. In the double elimination tournament, Milbank finished the day with one wrestler still standing. Jake Anderson went 2­1 on the day and advanced... Read more