Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative (ITC) announced a fiber-optic expansion to the rural 432 and 862 exchange areas of Grant County. According to ITC, the new fiber-optic connection will offer residents and businesses a reliable, unlimited, fiber-fast internet connection, local phone, and TV service. Tracy Bandemer, ITC’s CEO, says, “ITC has been... Read more
Joan Krakow
Obituaries April 7, 2021 0
Joan Agnes (Adelman) Krakow, formerly of Rosen, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on April 10, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rosen, Minnesota. Father... Read more
State Director of Right to Life, Dale Bartscher, will speak at the Right to Life chapter meeting at the Living Word Church on Thursday, April 8 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to come and hear what Right to Life will be doing locally. Bartscher will give a detailed report on the pro-life... Read more
The Bulldogs’ boys basketball team presented season-end awards to wrap up their 2020-2021 season. Awards were voted on by the players at each level – varsity, junior varsity, and C-team. Coach Logan Diede also recognized achievements earned by the players and this year’s team. Senior Will Cummins finished his career... Read more
Marcile Manning
Obituaries April 7, 2021 0
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of M. Marcile Manning, age 90, of Milbank. Marcile passed away on April 5, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, April 9 at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. The public is invited to... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced Casey Donahew will headline their annual Country Concert this July during Farley Fest 2021. The opening act will feature Allie Colleen, daughter of country legend Garth Brooks. All tickets are $25 and available now at https://www.farleyfest.com/ Casey Donahew has gone from being a favorite on... Read more
Registration is now open for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic, which teaches youth ages 9 and up the responsibilities of babysitting. The virtual program will be held four Mondays from April 19 to May 10, usually from 4-5 p.m. Attendees will learn about caring for infants and children, including first... Read more
Bulldogs to Run Into New State-Qualifying System This Season
Milbank Area Track and Field April 5, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs’ track and field team faces many hurdles as they kick off their 2021 season. One of the challenges is the new state-qualifying system. “To qualify for the state meet, individuals and relays in every event need to be in the top 24 in the state. All meet results... Read more
William, Hope and Susan Karels Attend All-State Band
Local News April 5, 2021 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota High School All-State Band Grand Concert was held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center on March 26 and March 27. William Karels, an MHS junior tuba player, played in the Wallace Band, which was conducted by Dr. Jacob Wallace of SDSU. Hope Karels, MHS freshman... Read more
Maurina Street Named to All-Conference Basketball Team
Milbank Area Girls Basketball April 5, 2021 0
Maurina Street, a Milbank High School Lady Bulldog, was named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Girls Basketball Team at the close of the 2020-2021 season. Street is a sophomore at MHS and leads the team as the center and forward post player. She was named to the second team. First team... Read more
