Milbank Firefighters Called to Marvin
Local News September 29, 2021 0
On Tuesday, September 28, the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to an emergency call on Main Street in Marvin. Firefighters arrived to find a downed power line. Milbank’s Fire Chief, Kevin Schuelke, said, “Hazards associated with power lines touching the ground include arcing, the grass catching fire,... Read more
Ashlynn Batchelor Takes Second at Milaca Mega Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field September 29, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ cross country teams attended the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, September 25. The Lady Bulldogs competed against a field of 20 mostly high-ranking Minnesota teams and nearly 165 runners. Ashlynn Batchelor took second place in the Girls Varsity D4 with a time of 19:14.7. Milbank brought home fourth place... Read more
Hallie Schulte Earns 1000th Dig in Volleyball
Milbank Area Volleyball September 29, 2021 0
MHS junior Hallie Schulte reached an individual milestone by recording the 1000th dig of her career. Hallie achieved this when the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team defeated Clark-Willow Lake 3-0 on Thursday, September 9. Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “Congratulations to Hallie. She got her 1000th dig near the end of the... Read more
Area Producers Eligible for Livestock Forage Disaster Benefits
Local News September 29, 2021 0
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) offers payments to eligible livestock producers with eligible livestock. It also offers payment to producers of grazed forage crop acreage. The payments help with grazing losses suffered on native or improved pastureland. It can be land with permanent or planted grazing cover. Producers must... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Serve Up Good Volleyball at Sandford Invitational
Milbank Area Volleyball September 29, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sioux Falls to compete in the 2021 Sandford Pentagon Invitational Tournament on Saturday, September 25. Milbank brought home seventh place in their bracket. They suffered losses to Oldham-Ramona-Rutland (ORR) at 0-2, Howard at 0-2, and Alcester-Hudson at 0-2. They defeated Hanson 2-0. ORR went on... Read more
Jonathan DeBoer Hits Hole-in-One at Sisseton Golf Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 28, 2021 0
Jonathan DeBoer hit a hole-in-one at the Valley View Country Club in Sisseton on September 23. His lightning strike came on the third hole using a nine iron. DeBoer also led the Bulldogs by tallying a 90 and taking seventh place at the meet. The Bulldogs brought home second... Read more
Nick Batchelor Breaks Course Record at Milaca Mega Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 28, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ cross country teams attended the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, September 25.. With a field of 26 mostly high-ranking Minnesota teams and nearly 200 runners, Nick Batchelor broke the course record for the boys for this division with a time of 16:01.5. He shot into first place and helped Milbank... Read more
Combined Appeal Milbank Business Blitz Begins Wednesday
Local News September 28, 2021 0
Everywhere you go, you see your Combined Appeal donation dollars at work in Grant County. From the community transit service and 60’s plus dining program to the swim team, ball diamond, The Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and more, you can witness people helping people every day. Tomorrow you’ll... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Host Triangular
Milbank Area Tennis September 28, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs played their last home tennis match of the season on Tuesday, September 21. Milbank hosted a triangular with Aberdeen Central and Aberdeen Roncalli as their guests. Coach Abby Trapp said, “The girls fell short to both teams — Central at 1-9 and Roncalli at 4-5. There were incredibly... Read more
Lenny Haliburton
Obituaries September 28, 2021 0
Leonard Haliburton, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021, at the Milbank Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 5:00... Read more
