Zootopia, a family friendly movie, will light up Lake Farley Park on Saturday, September 24, at dusk. The feature film is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage everyone to bring your entire family to enjoy a fun relaxing evening as we wind down the summer,” said... Read more
Milbank High School Royalty Selected
Local News September 12, 2016 0
The MHS 2016 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during Coronation Monday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Armory. The 2015 royalty, Isaac Snaza and Morgan Schmitt will pass down their crowns. The senior class selected Jimmie Berkner, Presley Peschong, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Kaitlyn Rufer as its... Read more
Grant County Youth Excel At 2016 South Dakota State Fair
Local News September 12, 2016 0
The South Dakota State Fair was held in Huron from August 31, through September 5. The name Mertens dominated the swine division. Karlee Mertens was crowned Grand Champion in the senior showmanship division. Karlee, with her pig, Stuart, was Grand Champion Lightweight York and Reserve Champion overall in the... Read more
The Milbank School District has scheduled a developmental screening for three-year-old children in the district for Friday, September 23, at Koch School. The screening will examine the child’s skills in the areas of motor, speech, language, and general knowledge. Children must be three years old by September 1, 2016.... Read more
Irene Louise Mathison
Obituaries September 12, 2016 0
Irene Louise Mathison, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, died on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville with Fr. Brian Oestreich officiating. Burial will follow in Mound... Read more
Milbank High School is pleased to announce their homecoming theme. Game Shows were chosen for the 2016 homecoming. Homecoming will take place September 26-30. The week begins with coronation on Monday night where this year’s king and queen will be unveiled and is capped off on Friday night when the Bulldogs will... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Slip Past Webster In Exciting Volleyball Matchup
Milbank Area Volleyball September 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs slipped past Webster Area 3-2 in Northeast Conference high school volleyball action Thursday, September 8, on the road. The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-3 on the season and 4-0 in the NEC with the victory. However, the win did not come easily for the... Read more
Charles Korstjens
Obituaries September 10, 2016 0
Charles Korstjens, age 45 of rural Big Stone City, SD died September 10, 2016, north of Milbank as a result of a vehicular accident. Funeral services are pending. Honorary bearers will be: Steve Hillbrands, Warren Beck, Lloyd Tillma, his co-workers at Hardee’s, and all other family and friends. Casket... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County Under Investigation
Local News September 10, 2016 0
MILBANK, S.D. – A 45-year-old male died early Saturday morning after being injured in a one-vehicle crash four miles north of Milbank. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved in the crash. A 2011 Chevy... Read more
Milton Fischer
Obituaries September 10, 2016 0
Milton Fischer, age 98 of Milbank died September 10, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate and burial with military honors will be at the Milbank... Read more
