Milbank Oral Interp Team Wins a Team Excellence Award at State
Local News December 6, 2022 0
The MHS oral interp team claimed a Team Excellence Award at the 113th Annual South Dakota Oral Interpretation Festival held December 2-3 in Mitchell. According to Milbank’s head coach, Natasha Karels, a Class A school must earn at least two Superior awards at the festival to receive this award. Our team had five... Read more
Milbank Loses Battle of the Bulldogs by a Whisker
Milbank Area Wrestling December 6, 2022 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 1. It was the first match of the 2022-2023 season for Milbank and they took the loss, but it was close. Milbank scored 38 points and Madison eked out the win at 39. Results from... Read more
Sheriff Owen Releases Details in Death of Ortonville Woman
Local News December 6, 2022 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen released the details surrounding the death of 59-year-old Kellie Ann Thielke of Ortonville, Minnesota. According to Owen, it appears the vehicle Thielke was driving went off the road into the ditch near 479th Avenue and 147th Street in Grant County near the city of Milbank in the early morning hours of... Read more
Milbank’s high school and middle school bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concerts December 11-12. Both groups perform in the Milbank High School Theater. December 11 Attend the high school presentation on Sunday, December 11. The concert starts at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Ticket prices are $5... Read more
Police Chief Boyd VanVooren to Retire After 28-Year Career
Local News December 2, 2022 0
Dollars to donuts, if you live in Milbank, you’ve crossed paths with Boyd VanVooren. VanVooren has served as the Chief of Police in Milbank for 13 years. He recently decided to hang up his hat and take off his badge after a 28-year career as a police officer. His... Read more
There’s room for everyone at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas Celebration this Saturday December 3.4 p.m. — Start your holiday season with the Free Christmas movie at Mill Theatres at 4 p.m. Get some shopping done while the kids enjoy watching Elf or take a break and join them. Everyone gets a free... Read more
Jim Forrette
Obituaries December 2, 2022 0
James Frederick Forrette, age 92, Sisseton, SD passed away on November 26, 2022. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, December 1 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Sisseton with Fr. Gregg Frankman Celebrant. Pallbearers were Daniel Thelin, Nicholas Norris, Patrick Thelin, Eric Forrette, Kirby Norris, Michael Thelin, William... Read more
Barlund and Leddy Vie For County Committee Seat
Local News December 1, 2022 0
Producers and landowners must return their FSA county election ballots to the Grant County Farm Service Administration (FSA) office or have their ballots postmarked by December 5, 2022, in order for their votes to be counted. To be eligible to vote, a producer must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A cooperating... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Host First Match With New Coaches and New Rules
Local News November 30, 2022 0
Milbank’s wrestling season starts with the Battle of the Bulldogs this Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. It’s a new season with a new head coach, a new assistant coach, and new ways of dealing with weight classes. Josh Schmeichel, the new head coach for... Read more
Student council members at St. Lawrence School in Milbank collected cans of non-perishable food to help put a lid on hunger. The student council, led by advisor Susie Wendland and aided by all the staff and students at St. Lawrence, gathered the cans of food prior to the Thanksgiving... Read more
