Nearly 100 kids got their chance to whisper their Christmas list in Santa’s ear and take an ‘elfie’ with him at the Milbank Visitors Center on December 7. First Bank and Trust in Milbank and the Milbank Area Chamber sponsored the event. Capture the Moment Photography of Milbank created the photographs. ... Read more
Holiday cheer, fellowship, and turkey dinner with all the trimmings are on the menu at the 20th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner. The dinner will be served on Sunday, December 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. All are welcome, and No reservations are required. Parkview United Methodist Church is located next to Avantara at 1101 South... Read more
WVEC Delivers Power and Meals on Wheels During Storm
Local News December 20, 2022 0
Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC), recapped the effects the recent blizzard had on area residents.Page said, “We have a great team of line technicians and electricians who were ready and willing to do whatever it took to keep the lights on. Overall, our system held... Read more
Would you be willing to cook an unstuffed turkey for the 20th Annual Milbank Community Christmas Day Dinner? Please call or text 605-949-1803 ASAP! Turkeys and roasting bags are provided. Read more
If you’ve got the timer, we’ve got the turkey! The 20th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for the community has purchased the turkeys for this year’s holiday meal, but they need help getting them roasted. If you can carve out a little time to cook a turkey, please call or text Kathy at... Read more
Sheila Dailie’s piano students presented a Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on December 11. A family potluck was served by Kenne Dailie and Dave and Rhonda Zinter after the performance.Musicians included:Front: (l. to r.) Liam Koepke, Jenna Pederson, Priya Zemlicka, Bennett Schwandt, Eli Whipkey, Landon Athey, and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose Against Lennox in Double OT
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 13, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker against Lennox on Thursday, December 10 on the road. Lennox eked out the win at 42-41 in two overtimes. Milbank’s Isabella Anderson, a sophomore, fired in 22 points to lead both teams in scoring. She connected on six two-point shots and... Read more
Pat DeFea Has Helped Kids Get to School for Almost 40 Years
Local News December 12, 2022 1
Pat DeFea has kept the wheels on the bus going round and round for Milbank’s kids for 24 years. Pat and his wife Steph have owned DeFea Transportation, the company that contracts with the Milbank School District for school bus service, since he purchased the business from the Henze... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Redmen in Season Opener
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2022 0
Milbank traveled to Sisseton on December 8 and returned with the 10-point victory at 55-45. Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team, said, “It was good to get that first one under our belts with a win in the process. The boys were so excited to get... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Drop Season Opener to Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2022 0
The Milbank girls basketball team took the loss in their season opener against Sisseton on December 8. The final score sat at 29-62.Maurina Street led the Lady Bulldogs with 11 points. She also claimed possession of five rebounds. Claire Snaza put up eight points for Milbank and grabbed three... Read more
