Milbank Fire Department Dispatched to Three Calls on Sunday
Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, said, “The Milbank Fire Department had a busy Sunday.” According to Chief Giesen, on Sunday, October 23, the team was dispatched to the former Milbank Mutual Insurance building at 9:45 a.m.  Giesen reported, “The alarm was in the mechanical room.  No signs of smoke... Read more
Milbank Starts Strong in Final Game of Football Season
Milbank held a 6-0 lead in the first quarter of their football game against West Central on Thursday, October 20, at A.B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank. West Central received the kick-off after the Bulldogs deferred, but Milbank’s defense stopped the Trojans on all three downs.  When the Bulldogs had... Read more
Richard Schamber

Richard Schamber

Obituaries October 25, 2022 0

Richard Schamber, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate the service. Burial will be at Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Roncalli for the First Time Since 2016
The Milbank girls’ volleyball team defeated Roncalli for the first time since 2016 on Tuesday, October 18, in Aberdeen. They raked in the victory at 3-2. Set scores were 14-25, 25-19, 25-18, 19-25, and 15-10. According to Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, 2016 was the last time Milbank beat... Read more
Carl Maas

Carl Maas

Obituaries October 21, 2022 0

Carl Maas, age 94, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Ortonville Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. The service will be lived streamed and recorded and viewable below this... Read more
Milbank Marching Bands Take Top Places at Band Festivals
The Milbank Middle School Band (combined seventh and eighth-grade band) competed in the Lake Region Marching Band Festival. The event was held in Groton on Friday, October 7. Milbank earned the first-place award.  Aberdeen Simmons-Holgate received second place.  The Milbank High School Marching Band competed in the 2022 Festival of Bands. The event was held in Sioux... Read more
Milbank Middle School Students Donate Over 2,000 Books
The Milbank Middle School Student Council organized a book drive for their first quarter service project.  The council challenged each homeroom class to bring at least 30 books from home to donate.  The students responded with youth series, children’s books, elementary chapter books, and adult selections.  But, the students didn’t stop at... Read more
Fall Storytime Starts November 3
Fall Storytime starts at the Grant County Public Library on November 3.  Children in junior kindergarten through third grade are invited to enjoy books, crafts, and activities.   Fall Storytime will be held on three Thursdays, November 3 – 17, from  5:30-6:30 p.m. Space is limited. Preregistration is open and appreciated. Call the library... Read more
MHS Senior Financial Aid Meeting Set for October 27
Shocked by the rising sticker prices of colleges and universities? Although the cost of tuition and other college-related expenses can seem overwhelming, financial aid can make your higher education choices more affordable and less stressful. The annual financial aid meeting designed for MHS seniors and their parents will be held on... Read more
Joyce Ninneman

Joyce Ninneman

Obituaries October 19, 2022 0

Joyce Ninneman, age 93, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Avantara-Milbank, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.... Read more