The Whetstone Valley Garden Club elected new officers for their 2023 season. Janelle Kelly will serve as the president, Tammie Dewald as the vice president, Joelie Hicks as the secretary, and Kathy Madsen as the treasurer. The club meets monthly from May through September at a member’s home, and each... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Going to State Tournament
Uncategorized September 28, 2022 0
Before the Lady Bulldogs could give their undivided attention to the state tournament, they closed out their regular season with two matches at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, September 20. They hosted Aberdeen Roncalli and Aberdeen Central. Milbank–4 vs. Roncalli–5In singles play, Milbank tied Roncalli 3-3, but the Lady Cavaliers... Read more
Fire Breaks Out at Lakeside Dairy
Local News September 28, 2022 0
Summit firefighters were dispatched to a tractor and feed shed fire at Lakeside Dairy in Ortley at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, September 26. The Waubay Fire Department and South Shore Fire Department offered mutual aid. The Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Emergency Management, and Grant-Roberts Ambulance also responded. Firefighters were... Read more
Berens Market Team Wins Chamber Golf Scramble
Local News September 28, 2022 0
The Berens Market team took first place in the 17th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble on Friday September 23, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. Team members included Chad Pew, Jani Berens, Brandon Berens, and Mike Hansen. First Bank & Trust took second place. Team members included Steve... Read more
Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to an after-school Bingo and Books event at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Tuesday, October 4. The event is free, but registration is required. Attendees will be supervised from approximately 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Parents just need to arrange rides... Read more
Riley Overby Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Redfield
Milbank Area Volleyball September 27, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs met the Lady Pheasants on the volleyball court in Redfield on Thursday, September 22. Milbank took the loss at 2-3 despite their stellar serving. The Lady Bulldogs hit 91 of 96 serving with 12 aces to attain a 95 percent average. Individually, Rylie Overby led the team at 17... Read more
The 61st Annual Grant County Combined Appeal Business Blitz is Wednesday, September 28. The People Helping People Drive plans to fund 17 organizations in Grant County. Every donated dollar stays right here in Grant County. This year, the group hopes to reach a goal of $190,400. But, they need... Read more
Three MHS Golfers Headed to State
Milbank Area Golf September 27, 2022 0
It was an exciting day on the golf course at the Region 1A tournament in Aberdeen on Monday, September 26. Milbank teammates Owen Fischer, Jonathan DeBoer, and Joshua Keeton each qualified for the state tournament. The Bulldogs as a team put up their best score of the year to earn... Read more
Bulldogs Battle with Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Football September 27, 2022 0
The Bulldogs traveled to Dell Rapids on Friday, September 23, to square off with the No. 2-rated Quarriers. The Dawgs took the loss 6-37. Milbank’s six points were scored by quarterback Garrett Mertens in the fourth quarter. Mertens ran the ball into the end zone for the touchdown. The... Read more
Luis Berrones, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Luis is the son of Luis Berrones and Lorena Pedraza.Luis is active in football, track, band, choir, honor band, and FFA. He was also a member of Boys State. Outside of... Read more
