MHS Debaters Win Second Place at Sioux Falls Tourney
The MHS forensics team won the second-place Class A sweepstakes trophy at the Third Annual Jefferson Cavalier Tournament held Friday and Saturday, February 2-3, at Sioux Falls Jefferson High School. Five of the eight Bulldog debaters who competed made the stage. Debaters who had a winning record after five... Read more
Firefighters Respond to Call at First Bank & Trust
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call at 7:43 a.m. on Monday, February 5. The call came in from First Bank & Trust on Highway 12 at 215 W. 4th Avenue. Assistant Fire Chief Justin Mathiason reported that when firefighters arrived, they determined a furnace had... Read more
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to Celebrate 80 Years in Milbank
Boys Scout Troop 45 will celebrate 80 chartered years in Milbank. Troop 45 kicked off National Boy Scout Week, held February 4-10, by announcing 80 candles will light the top of their cake on May 1. The milestone has been reached with aid from the American Lutheran Church for... Read more
Milbank Snaps Roncalli’s Winning Streak
That loud noise you heard at the Milbank versus Roncalli basketball game on Friday, February 2, was just the snapping of Roncalli’s three-game winning streak. The Bulldogs traveled to Aberdeen to get the job done. Milbank could not contain the Cavaliers’ 6’ 3” senior forward Keegan Stewart, and Stewart... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Scrap with the Panthers at Dakota XII
Claire Snaza put up 10 points and Belle Pauli brought down 10 rebounds to lead the Lady Bulldogs in their game against Dakota Valley during the Dakota XII/NEC Clash in Madison on February 3. Tyra Berry scored eight points. Berry also added five boards and three steals. Averie Schuneman... Read more
Valentine Kits Ready at Big Stone Library
Have some heart-to-heart fun with your kids!  Parents of children ages three through six are invited to pick up a Valentine Storytime Kit-to-Go at the Big Stone City Library. Kits are available anytime during normal library hours. Return the kit folder and the completed craft to receive a small... Read more
Curtis Anderson

Curtis Anderson

Obituaries February 3, 2024 0

Curtis Victor Anderson of rural Big Stone City passed away at St. William’s Nursing Home in Milbank, SD, on February 2, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Rev. Zachary Voss will officiate. Burial will... Read more
Francis Murphy

Francis Murphy

Obituaries February 3, 2024 0

Francis Murphy, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Experience a Few Glitches in Game With Roncalli
The Lady Bulldogs hosted the Aberdeen Lady Cavaliers (12-2) on Thursday, February 1. Roncalli returned their top-five players from last year to their roster this season, and they proved to be a pesky opponent despite their diminutive size. They created a glitch in Milbank’s rhythm and strategy like gremlins... Read more
Floradeen Drewelow

Floradeen Drewelow

Obituaries February 2, 2024 0

Floradeen Drewelow, age 91, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more