Milbank 12U Wins Championship in Aberdeen
Milbank’s 12U team competed in the Smitty’s Baseball Tournament on June 7, and brought home the victory.  In Game  No.1,  they defeated the Diamond Dawgs 9-8. In Game No. 2  against Redfield, they came out on top 18-4.  In the final game facing the Aberdeen Smitty’s Black, Milbank won 15-4... Read more
DockDogs to Make a Splash at Farley Fest
Get ready for some high-flying, tail-wagging action! For the first time ever, Farley Fest—hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)—will feature DockDogs®, the ultimate canine water sport that’s making waves across North America. Watch the show or register your dog to join the fun and lick the... Read more
Milbank Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the lists include: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenChase DusingOmar FloresIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper Wendland... Read more
MHS End-of-Season Track Awards Announced 
Eric Townsend, head coach for MHS track, announced the end-of-the season accomplishments for both Bulldog teams. An awards ceremony was not held. The awards were determined by using placing-scores earned throughout the season:  BulldogsDISTANCE RUNNERS OF THE YEAR—Bryan Meyer/Liam Heller/Jeter Scoular HURDLER OF THE YEAR—Emmett Hanson JUMPER OF THE YEAR—Sam RickMOST... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves New Hires and Hears Reports on Summer Projects
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9 in the boardroom. The board approved personnel, financial, and policy items. They also received reports on summer projects, insurance updates, and planning for the upcoming academic year. FCCLA Chapter Proposed Superintendent Justin Downes introduced... Read more
Options – Ortonville to Host Open House Wednesday, July 11
Options for Women- Ortonville will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at their new location in the Ortonville Mercantile and Gallery Hall (OMG) at 25 Second Street N.W. Cookies will be served. The organization offers motherhood programs, fatherhood programs, free pregnancy testing, parenting classes,... Read more
Jackson, Tillma, Quade, and Hall Win Casino Royale Golf Tourney
The foursome of Jacob Jackson, Dillon Tillma, Mitch Quade, and Tristan Hall won the Fifth Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The tournament was held on Saturday, June 7, and was a fundraiser to support improvements to the clubhouse. Second-place winners were... Read more
Ash Borer Puts Milbank Trees in Danger 
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – a small, iridescent green beetle  in Milbank. The discovery prompted the DANR to expand the existing state plant pest quarantine to include Grant County.  The updated quarantine area now... Read more
Bonnie Ritter

Bonnie Ritter

Obituaries June 10, 2025 0

Bonnie Ritter, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00... Read more
Audrey Binsfeld

Audrey Binsfeld

Obituaries June 10, 2025 0

Audrey Binsfeld, age 88, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City,... Read more