Ernest “Red” Heinje
Obituaries January 7, 2017 0
Ernest “Red” Heinje, age 103 of Wilmot died January 6, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be at the... Read more
Officials Take Oath of Office
Local News January 5, 2017 0
Grant County Auditor, Karen Layher, administered the oath of office to five elected officials during the Grant County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 3. Bill Street, newly-elected Grant County commissioner for District 2 and incumbent commissioner Doug Stengel, representing District 4, were sworn in to start the meeting. Commissioner Mike... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs celebrated another stellar high school volleyball season with an awards ceremony over Christmas vacation. Several awards were given by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Four seniors were presented plaques to commemorate their achievements. Caryssa Mielitz was named co-most valuable player and co-team captain. She led... Read more
Farm and Home Show Celebrates 69 Years
Local News January 5, 2017 0
The 69th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show starts Friday, January 13, and runs through Saturday, January 14. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. “Over 80 vendors... Read more
4-H Shooting Sports begin this month. Shooting sports are open to all area youth between age 8 and 18. Youth do not need to be an active 4-H member to participate. Archery, BB gun, air rifle, and air pistol will be offered. Archery registration takes place Monday, January 9,... Read more
Betty Dammer
Obituaries January 5, 2017 0
Betty Ann Dammer, age 82, of Milbank died January 4, 2017, at the Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, January 6, from... Read more
First Baby of 2017 Born
Local News January 4, 2017 3
The first baby of 2017 was born at Milbank Area Hospital Avera Tuesday, January 3, but it was an unexpected stop for parents, Ethan and Ashley Robish of West Fargo, North Dakota. The couple was enroute to Sioux Falls with an overnight visit planned at parents Al and Shirley... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Cagers Down The Cardinals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs downed the Deuel Cardinals 64-54 as part of double header basketball action at the Milbank Armory Tuesday, January 3. The locals improved to 3-3 on the season with the victory. Milbank Area got out to a solid start. Molly Rick found the net for... Read more
Calling all builders! Registration is now open for the Lego Contest on Saturday, January 14, during the Grant County Farm and Home Show. The contest is open to participants age four and up. The Lego event takes place at noon at the Milbank High School lunchroom. Check-in is 11:30... Read more
Stellar Defense Not Quite Enough For Bulldog Hoopsters
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs played an outstanding defensive game, but it was not enough to secure the victory. The Dawgs dropped 64-56 to the Deuel Cardinals in the final game of high school double header basketball action Tuesday, January 3, at the Milbank Armory. The locals fell to 3-4... Read more
