WVEC Director Election Set for March
Local News January 12, 2023 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) is making plans for its 81st annual membership meeting. The 2023 annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 23, at the Milbank High School. This year, three members must be selected to serve on the board of directors. They each will be elected... Read more
The Milbank City Council has rescheduled its regular January meeting to Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. The meeting had been slated for January 9, but a quorum was not established. Read more
Three Resignations Submitted at Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News January 11, 2023 1
Three members of the Milbank School District submitted their letters of resignation at the board of education’s regular meeting on Monday, January 9. Sue Pauli’s retirement became effective immediately due to her health, and Becky Lambrechts and Kevin Schnaser will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.... Read more
The first baby of 2023 arrived at Ortonville Area Health Services on January 2. Marcus Remigo-Wayne was delivered by Dr. Stacy Longnecker and entered the world at six pounds and 13 ounces. He was 18.5 inches long. Congratulations to his parents Dustin and Ashley Hanson. Marcus joins three siblings — Martino,... Read more
Cora Layne Honored as OAHS 2022 Christmas Baby
Local News January 11, 2023 0
Ortonville Area Health Services announced the birth of their 2022 Christmas Baby, Cora Layne. Cora Layne was delivered on December 25 by Dr. Stacy Longnecker. She weighed just four pounds and 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her parents are Leigh Oster and Collin Hooth. Best wishes to Cora Layne... Read more
Nine Milbank swimmers competed at the 2022 Candy Cane Swim Meet at Prairie Wellness Center in Watertown on December 9. The three-day meet was the largest one the Watertown Swim Club had ever hosted and featured more than 500 swimmers from South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Bryton Blauert... Read more
Bulldogs Bash the Braves
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 11, 2023 0
The Bulldogs went on the road to Britton-Hecla on Monday, January 9, in a game that was rescheduled due to weather. Milbank pulled off a hat trick when the varsity team defeated the Braves 67-33, the JV won at 60-16, and the C team was victorious at 45-12. Logan... Read more
Alexandra Calel Trimino is Milbank’s First Baby of 2023
Local News January 10, 2023 0
A bouncing baby girl, Alexandra Calel Trimino, was the first baby born in Milbank in 2023. She arrived on January 6 at 11:01 a.m. at Milbank Area Hospital. Alexandra weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Dr. Nanci Van Peursum was the attending physician.Alexandra is... Read more
Grant County Farm and Home Show Permanently Discontinued by Milbank Chamber
Local News January 10, 2023 0
The barn door has been shut on the Grant County Farm and Home Show. Jamie Henderson, interim executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), attributes the permanent closure of the more than 70-year-old show to a decline in attendance and limited availability of venue location. Although... Read more
2023 Border Battle Boosts Christensen Into Top 12 in Class A
Milbank Area Wrestling January 10, 2023 0
Milbank hosted the 2023 Border Battle, an eight-team dual tournament, on Saturday, January 7. The Bulldogs’ head coach, Josh Schmeichel, said, “Brayden Christensen, our senior 145- pounder, went 3-1 over the weekend. Currently he is ranked in the top 12 in Class A for South Dakota.” Schmeichel also explained... Read more
