Marcy Smith of Milbank is $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks richer. Smith’s name was selected in the final Milbank Mistletoe holiday drawing Saturday. The drawing is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith’s name was the second one pulled from the hat. She was at Runnings during... Read more
Wilbur-Ellis Secures Airport Contract
Local News December 17, 2016 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting Monday, December 12. The council voted unanimously to accept a rental agreement with Wilbur-Ellis for the hanger at the Milbank Municipal Airport. The council received rental proposals from Wilbur-Ellis and Buffalo Ridge Airspray. Wilbur-Ellis’ proposal offered $2,500 a month rental fee... Read more
First Baby Born at New Hospital
Local News December 16, 2016 0
Amelia Jean Gilmore took her first breath at 8:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 and became a tiny piece of history. Amelia, who weighed in at just 7 pounds and 11 ounces, became the first baby born at the new Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The hospital had officially opened... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Dominate Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs dominated Sisseton and came away with a 57-36 victory over Sisseton December 13, on the road. Milbank Area improved to 2-0 with the win. “Our defense was really good,” stated Lady Bulldog head coach Brian Pauli. “We caused 32 turnovers. The girls are really... Read more
Margaret (Peg) Iverson
Obituaries December 16, 2016 0
Margaret (Peg) Iverson, age 84 of Big Stone City died December 15, 2016, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City. Padre’ Da’vid Garza will officiate and burial... Read more
Saturday, December 17 – The Lewis Family Drug Gymnastics meet at the Milbank Armory has been canceled. There will be a smaller meet for the Milbank gymnasts on Monday, December 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Milbank. Warm ups will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17 – 7th... Read more
Bien Pharmacy Moves to New Healthcare Campus
Local News December 15, 2016 0
Bien Pharmacy was closed today, but will re-open tomorrow morning, Friday, December 16, at its regular time – 9 a.m. But not in its regular place! Bien Pharmacy is moving to the new healthcare campus on Flynn Drive. While you are dozing the drugstore will be deep in boxes.... Read more
Janine Fonder of Milbank was the grand prize winner of St. Lawrence School’s first semester raffle. She and her husband, Bill, and their nine children are now the proud owners of the Ice Castle Perch Palace Jr., Big Stone edition 6.5 x 14v fish house The ice house has... Read more
Weinkauf Vaults Into 18th Place
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 15, 2016 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldog gymnastics team competed in the Hub City Invitational December 10. They finished ninth in the team standings with 125.80 points. “We had a much better performance in our second meet of the season,” stated head coach Amber Fraasch. “Our score of 125.80 was in line... Read more
Hospital Survives Move Today
Local News December 14, 2016 0
It’s lights out at the old hospital. Lights on at the new. Today, December 14, was moving day for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients of Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank. They now will be housed together under one roof at the new healthcare campus. Although... Read more
