Lady Bulldogs Christen Armory’s New Floor
Milbank Area Volleyball October 19, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Milbank Tournament on Saturday, October 16. It was their first match on the new gym floor at the Milbank Armory. In pool play, Milbank defeated Langford Area 2-0; lost to Beresford 0-2; and lost to Miller 1-2. That put the Lady Bulldogs... Read more
Jim Gesswein Announces the Sale of Gesswein Motors
Local News October 18, 2021 0
Jim Gesswein, longtime owner of Gesswein Motors in Milbank, announced he has sold the business to Kelly Krausz of Aberdeen. Krausz, a native of Lemmon, owns and operates AutoMaxx in Aberdeen. Krausz and co-owner, Josh Kraft, opened AutoMaxx of Aberdeen in the fall of 2018. AutoMaxx, located just east... Read more
Rhonda Preller, representing the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA), announced Milbank has been selected to receive a 2021 Healthy Hometown Community Award – Powered by Wellmark. The award was accompanied by a check for $5000. Preller applied for the grant on Milbank’s behalf. During South Dakota’s Office of Chronic... Read more
Dennis Grear, Sr.
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Dennis Grear, Sr., age 76, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at St. Williams Care Center. No services will be held. His cremated remains will be spread with his wife’s cremated remains at a later date during a private ceremony. Dennis Robert Grear, Sr. was... Read more
Ardell Barck
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Ardell Barck, age 92, of Milbank, passed away on October 16, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Burial... Read more
Bulldogs Snap Pheasants Winning Streak
Milbank Area Football October 18, 2021 0
The Bulldogs snapped the Pheasants three-game winning streak with a 27-15 victory on Friday, October 17. Redfield had not suffered a loss since September 10 against Roncalli. The triumph also increased Milbank’s winning streak to four and kept the Bulldogs’ playoff plans alive. Only the top-eight teams qualify for a... Read more
Cross Country Teams Crowned Region 1A Champions=Heading to State
Milbank Area Track and Field October 18, 2021 0
The Milbank cross country teams traveled to Webster on Thursday, October 14, to compete in the Region 1A meet. Both the Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs repeated as team champions for the fifth year in a row. Nick Batchelor was crowned the individual boys champion for the fourth time.... Read more
Shari Gruenwald
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Graveside services for Shari A. Gruenwald, age 57, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Milbank City Cemetery. Shari passed away on December 15, 2019, at her home in Washington, DC. Shari A. Gruenwald, 57, died unexpectedly December 15, 2019 at her home in... Read more
Mary Cameron
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Mary Cameron, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Wilmot Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 5:00... Read more
Steven Sitter
Obituaries October 18, 2021 0
Steven Sitter, age 62, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,... Read more
