The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) meets Thursday, October 21 at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank.Beth Koch-St. Martin will be the featured speaker. Koch-St. Martin, who represents The Addict’s Hope, is an inspirational speaker and will talk about dealing with grief and her journey after the... Read more
Date Change: FOOD GIVEAWAY In MILBANK MOVED TO OCT 27
Local News October 19, 2021 0
According to Brenda Maass, coordinator of the Grant County Service Council’s Food Giveaways, she and her team made the tough decision to postpone the Food Giveaway originally set for Wednesday, October 20. The new date is tentatively set for October 27. Maass says, “The decision was prompted by the... Read more
MHS Musicians Audition for All-State Orchestra
Local News October 19, 2021 0
MHS sophomores Rachel and Joe Schulte have been chosen to play first violin in the South Dakota All-State Orchestra for 2021. Rachel will be seventh chair and Joe will be at 28th. Auditions were held in Huron on October 12. Five students from Milbank auditioned. Selections were announced on Saturday,... Read more
Oral Interp Team Brings Home Ribbons
Local News October 19, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ oral interp team traveled to Florence on Saturday, October 16, to compete in the Florence Invitational. Coach Natasha Karels reported Gemma and Lydia Street received the highest honors. Each received a Superior Plus award. Results for the team include: Gemma Street — Superior Plus in Humor, Lydia Street — Superior Plus in Drama, Danielle Kennedy — Superior in Humor, Veronica... Read more
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke says, “Treat Stop is back but just a little different this year!” The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department is sponsoring Treat Stop goodie bags at the Milbank Fire Hall this Halloween. All kids are invited to don their costumes and stop by to trick-or-treat... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Christen Armory’s New Floor
Milbank Area Volleyball October 19, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Milbank Tournament on Saturday, October 16. It was their first match on the new gym floor at the Milbank Armory. In pool play, Milbank defeated Langford Area 2-0; lost to Beresford 0-2; and lost to Miller 1-2. That put the Lady Bulldogs... Read more
Jim Gesswein Announces the Sale of Gesswein Motors
Local News October 18, 2021 0
Jim Gesswein, longtime owner of Gesswein Motors in Milbank, announced he has sold the business to Kelly Krausz of Aberdeen. Krausz, a native of Lemmon, owns and operates AutoMaxx in Aberdeen. Krausz and co-owner, Josh Kraft, opened AutoMaxx of Aberdeen in the fall of 2018. AutoMaxx, located just east... Read more
Rhonda Preller, representing the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA), announced Milbank has been selected to receive a 2021 Healthy Hometown Community Award – Powered by Wellmark. The award was accompanied by a check for $5000. Preller applied for the grant on Milbank’s behalf. During South Dakota’s Office of Chronic... Read more
Dennis Grear, Sr.
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Dennis Grear, Sr., age 76, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at St. Williams Care Center. No services will be held. His cremated remains will be spread with his wife’s cremated remains at a later date during a private ceremony. Dennis Robert Grear, Sr. was... Read more
Ardell Barck
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Ardell Barck, age 92, of Milbank, passed away on October 16, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Burial... Read more
