Remembering Sam Grorud After 10 Years
Local News December 8, 2021 0
Ten years ago today, on December 8, 2011, Sam Grorud, 16, climbed up the ladder to Heaven after fighting a courageous, nine-month battle with leukemia. It is only human for us to cry and pose the question, “Why?” Sam, however, responded heroically to God’s call. He wrote, “I... Read more
Troy Weeding
Obituaries December 8, 2021 0
Troy Weeding, formerly of Ortonville, died Tuesday, December 7, in Coon Rapids, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 3:00 p.m., at Living Hope Fellowship Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will... Read more
Leon Jurgens
Obituaries December 6, 2021 0
Leon Jurgens, age 86, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8,... Read more
Bernard A. Boos, Jr.
Obituaries December 6, 2021 0
Bernard A. Boos, Jr., age 73 of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 30, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be... Read more
Yamaura and Mathews Boost Team To Highest-Ever Opening Season Score
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2021-2022 season at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Triangular on November 30. Amber Fraasch, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs,says, “We were down one gymnast, but seniors Madison Mathews and Dani Yamaura decided to start their final season with rock-solid performances. Both hit all four... Read more
Steve Hanson
Obituaries December 4, 2021 0
Steve Hanson, age 66, of Strandburg, SD, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2021, at Sanford Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
The Milbank schools present their annual Christmas band and choir concerts on Thursday, December 9, and Sunday, December 12, in the Milbank High School theater. Admission will be charged for the high school performance on Sunday. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn and... Read more
Bulldogs Wrestlers Split Wins at Madison Triangular
Milbank Area Wrestling December 3, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Madison on December 2. The Bulldogs defeated Sioux Falls Jefferson 51-24 and took a loss from Madison at 45-30. Barrett Schneck, Maddox Hanson, and Landon Novy each brought home two wins. Milbank 51 vs. Sioux Falls Jefferson 24 106 lbs. Owen Fischer... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Receive End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 2, 2021 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team, closed out Milbank’s 2021 season by presenting end-of-the-season awards.Rachel Schulte earned the Most Valuable Player Award. She was the team’s kill leader at 267, block leader at 38, and made the second highest number of digs at 289. She... Read more
The Milbank Angel Trees Need Your Help
Local News December 2, 2021 0
The 2021 Angel Tree needs your help! The holidays are flying by and this Christmas morning some children might be left out in the cold. A card on the Angel Tree states the Christmas wish of a Grant County child in need and a lot of cards still remain.Can... Read more
