The Big Stone City Branch Public Library celebrates National Library Week by beginning their Spring In-House Book Sale. The sale begins Wednesday, April 12, and continues through Wednesday, May 10. All books are sold by donation. Funds raised go to the 2017 Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading is designed... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met April 6, at State Auto. Jessica Roggenbuck served as Toastmaster. Speaker of the day was Kim Veen. The next meeting of the club will be on Thursday, April 20, at noon. Anyone interested in learning about the Toastmasters Club is encouraged to contact VP... Read more
Hunter Tillman Receives a New Heart
Local News April 9, 2017 1
If you agree with Leo Tolstoy, “The strongest of all warriors are these two – Time and Patience,” then 16-year-old Hunter Tillman is your hero. Hunter has endured a lifetime of pain, medical procedures, and waiting. Everything changed, though, on April 1. Hunter received a new heart. The procedure... Read more
Grant Deuel School Requests Funds Transfer
Local News April 9, 2017 0
Grant-Deuel School Superintendent Al Stewart and Jon Wold, school board president, attended the Grant County Commissioners meeting on April 4, to discuss the transfer of funds to Grant County upon the dissolution of the Grant-Deuel School District. The district is set to dissolve on June 30. “We are asking... Read more
Marcella Erne
Obituaries April 9, 2017 0
Marcella K. Erne, age 91 of Milbank died April 9, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, with Fr. Gary DeRouchey officiating. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more
Connor Lightfield Wins Karl E. Mundt Award
Local News April 9, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior Connor Lightfield was one of four seniors in South Dakota to win the Karl E. Mundt Award. The award signifies excellence in Lincoln-Douglas Debate during the state event. Lightfield received his award and plaque during the Northern South Dakota District Student Congress qualifier event in... Read more
Donald Wolfe
Obituaries April 8, 2017 0
Donald R Wolfe, age 88 of Milbank, SD died April 8, 2017. Burial will be at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery in Kandiyohi, MN. Read more
Leona Zahn
Obituaries April 8, 2017 0
Leona Zahn, age 93 of Ortonville, formerly of Odessa died April 8, 2017, at Fairway View Communities in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Rev. Thaine Kister will officiate and burial will be in the Trinity... Read more
It was Spring Fling last week at MHS. Monday was Beach Day. On Tuesday, students dressed as celebrities and held a baby photo contest. Holiday dressing was the theme on Wednesday. Wednesday also included a dodgeball tournament. The juniors were crowned the champions. Students dressed in stoplight colors according... Read more
Bulldog Netters Get First Victory
Milbank Area Tennis April 6, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team started the 2017 season with a 7-2 victory over Pipestone, Minnesota, on April 4. Pipestone won the first three sets in doubles play, but Milbank came back to win three second sets and two out of the three 10-point match tie breakers. They... Read more
