Jerry Elliott
Obituaries February 27, 2023 0
Jerry Elliott, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 24, 2023. Private services will be held at a later date. David Jerry Elliott was born on June 19, 1931, in Buffalo Gap, SD. He was the son of Eva (McFarland) and Lowery Elliott. As a child, his... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win First Game in Region 1A Playoffs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 26, 2023 0
Led by three double-digit scorers, the Lady Bulldogs bounced Webster 57-39 in their first playoff game of the 2023 Region 1A Tournament on Saturday, February 25. Together, Maurina Street, Tyra Berry, and Isabella Anderson put 48 points through the hoops at the Milbank Armory. Street posted 18, Berry made 17, and... Read more
The public is invited to attend the 32nd Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. There is no charge for admission. This year’s festival features Shawn Stemsrud. Shawn is a graduate of MHS and SDSU. He is currently the music... Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a proclamation to declare this week, February 20-24, as South Dakota School Board Recognition Week. The governor honored the effort and dedication of the more than 850 men and women who serve on nearly 150 public school boards across the state. At the... Read more
Mertens and Schulte Team Up for 29 Points in the Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 24, 2023 0
Garrett Mertens and Joe Schulte both hit double figures — Mertens with 19 points and Schulte with 10 – in the annual Battle of the Bulldogs. This year, the rivals met in Milbank on Monday, February 20. Milbank took the loss at 57-45. Justus Osborn, Yohana Ajwanga, Graham Lightfield,... Read more
The starting time for the Milbank Middle School concert on Monday, February 27, has been changed to 2:30 p.m. (There will be no evening concert..,) The bands and choirs will present their mid-winter concert in the Milbank High School Theater. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. ... Read more
Dean Parker
Obituaries February 22, 2023 0
Dean Parker, age 93, of Milbank, passed away at Avantara-Milbank on February 21, 2023. His family is planning a private burial as well as a memorial celebration to be held at a later date in Milbank. Dean was born on May 1, 1929, in Odessa, MN. He was united... Read more
Six Bulldogs Wrestle at State Tomorrow
Milbank Area Wrestling February 22, 2023 0
Six Bulldogs head to the mat tomorrow at the 2023 South Dakota HSAA Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City at The Monument. The championships start Thursday, February 23. The winners will be decided on Friday, February 24. MIlbank’s Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Brayden Christensen, Reese Rabe, Barrett Schneck, and Jesse... Read more
Susan Monnens
Obituaries February 22, 2023 0
Susan Fay Monnens, age 75, of South Shore, SD, passed away on February 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore. Rev. Ken Nelson will officiate. Burial will be at a later date... Read more
Karen Layher Retires as Grant County Auditor After 30 Years
Local News February 21, 2023 0
Thursday, October 1, 1992, was a day like most others. The news was running stories about the recent opening of the Mall of America and Cartoon Network debuted on TV. Boot Scootin’ Boogie and Achy Breaky Heart probably were playing on the radio while Karen Layher drove to the... Read more
