George Heustess
Obituaries January 1, 2024 0
George Heustess, 66, of South Shore, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Scotty’s Black Lab Tavern in South Shore. George Jesse Heustess was born on August 25,... Read more
Mary Sherod
Obituaries December 31, 2023 0
Mary Sherod, 91, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Ortonville Area Hospital in Ortonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Church of St. Mary in Willmar, MN. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
Mertens Drills In 27 Points as Bulldogs Wreck LQPV
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 29, 2023 0
Garrett Mertens crushed it with a game-high 27 points to demolish Lac qui Parle Valley 57-46 at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 28. Jaxson Wildung powered in 15 points and dominated seven rebounds. Joe Schulte added solid support with six points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a block.... Read more
Grant-Roberts Area Disability Supports (GRADS) held a pick-a-prize raffle to benefit the Milbank Food Pantry. The group raised over $800, which they used to purchase groceries from Berens Market. Winners of the raffle included Jodi Dale, JoAnn Tillman, Sarah Weinberg, Mary Bjordahl, Gloria Boos, Merna Howard, Natasha Karels, Cindy... Read more
The piano students of Susan Karels performed a recital at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank on Thursday, December 21. William Karels also presented a vocal selection. Submitted Photo: (l. to r.) Addison Van Lith, Susan Karels, Darin Hagen, Carlos Olivares Zuniga, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga. Read more
Is there mud in your blood? Do you want to say, ”No roads, no problem!” Then what are you waiting for? The Grant County Combined Appeal is set to give away a 2023 Polaris Ranger 1000 on December 28. The winner will be announced during halftime at the Milbank... Read more
Kim Nelson, former coach of the MHS Bulldogs, announced his retirement from high school football. Nelson served as a head varsity coach for 45 years in a row. He earned the title of the Winningest Coach in South Dakota History by amassing a record of 314-154. Milbank is where... Read more
The piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented two Christmas recitals on Sunday, December 10, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. The musicians presented a variety of holiday favorites, including solos, duets, and a vocal solo. Guests were treated to a holiday reception following the performances. Submitted Photos: Top... Read more
Jaxson Wildung Racks Up 20 Points Against The Chargers
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 22, 2023 0
Jaxson Wildung put up 20 points for the Bulldogs in their game against Hamlin on Thursday, December 21, but the undefeated Chargers were a force to be reckoned with. Coming into the game with Milbank, they had defeated Groton by 22 points and dismantled Flandreau by 41 points. Milbank... Read more
Avery Van Overbeke Wins Third at LATC Weld-Off
Local News December 22, 2023 0
Avery Van Overbeke, a senior at MHS, won third place in the Weld-Off conducted by Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on December 6 in Watertown. Van Overbeke was one of 18 metal fabrication students who competed. Senior winners become eligible for a Build Dakota welding scholarship. Winners – More... Read more
