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
Bulldogs Snap Pheasants Winning Streak
Milbank Area Football October 18, 2021 0
The Bulldogs snapped the Pheasants three-game winning streak with a 27-15 victory on Friday, October 17. Redfield had not suffered a loss since September 10 against Roncalli. The triumph also increased Milbank’s winning streak to four and kept the Bulldogs’ playoff plans alive. Only the top-eight teams qualify for a... Read more
Cross Country Teams Crowned Region 1A Champions=Heading to State
Milbank Area Track and Field October 18, 2021 0
The Milbank cross country teams traveled to Webster on Thursday, October 14, to compete in the Region 1A meet. Both the Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs repeated as team champions for the fifth year in a row. Nick Batchelor was crowned the individual boys champion for the fourth time.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ready to Bounce Back on Parents Night
Milbank Area Volleyball October 17, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team took a 1-3 loss against Groton on Thursday, October 14. Set scores were 22-25, 18-25, 25-23, and 18-2. Milbank, as usual, spread the wealth around with their hitting attack, getting 14 kills from Rachel Schulte; eight from Skyler Skoog; four from Averie Engebretson; and... Read more
New Location Announced for Milbank Food Giveaway
Local News October 14, 2021 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is once again coordinating with Feeding South Dakota for the last Food Giveaway of the year on Wednesday, October 20, in Milbank. Because of the construction at the Grant County 4-H grounds, the location has been changed. The Food Giveaway will be... Read more
Remember when you were five and got a fire hat from the firemen who visited your school? It’s still a time-honored tradition.During 2021 Fire Prevention Week from October 3-10, firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department handed out the coveted red hats, gave firetruck rides to school, and... Read more
Going to the game this Friday, but no time to cook dinner? Grab some grub at the Bulldog Booster Club Tailgate. The Bulldog Booster Club is serving pulled pork sandwiches from 5-7 p.m. at the MHS Picnic Shelter. The meal comes complete with a hearty pulled pork sandwich, chips, water, and... Read more
