Dale Dornbusch and Delores (Dolly) Peterson were crowned king and queen during the Valentine’s Day festivities at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank on February 12. Throughout the day, residents were treated to a virtual jazz concert, ate special treats, and played bingo for prizes donated by Lewis Drug.... Read more
Amy McDonnell
Obituaries February 16, 2021 0
Amy McDonnell, age 47, of Madison, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on February 14, 2021, at the Madison Health Care Service Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville. Visitation will be... Read more
ASK ARLO: The First Business on Main Street in Milbank
Ask ArloLocal News February 16, 2021 1
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Send in your... Read more
George and Berniece Folk were selected to reign over Valentine’s Day 2021 as the king and queen of Wellshire Park Place. Dan Fernholz, administrator at Park Place in Milbank, says, “All week, we celebrated with different games and special snacks each day. On Valentine’s Day, we had special desserts... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their 2021 Mid-Winter Concert on Thursday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School gym. The sixth, seventh, and eight-grade ensembles, under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn, will perform a variety of selections.Schwenn says, “The concert... Read more
Signup for Quality Loss Adjustment By March 5
Local News February 16, 2021 0
There’s still time to sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program, but you’d better hurry. March 5 is the last day to enroll. However, you have until March 15 to make changes to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Tigers and Mustangs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 15, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team suffered a 35-52 non-conference loss to Tri-Valley in double-header basketball action at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, February 13. Milbank stayed close during the first half. They trailed by just two points at 5-7 after the first quarter and 16-21 at halftime. But, Tri-Valley got... Read more
Veronica Fonder Wins Regional Spelling Bee
Local News February 15, 2021 0
Veronica Fonder, an eighth grader at Milbank Middle School, was the top speller in northeast South Dakota’s regional spelling bee. Fonder earned the right to compete at the state competition of the Scripps Spelling Bee at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Saturday, March 6. The state winner advances to the national competition in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Wrap Up Regular Season at Huron
Milbank Area Wrestling February 15, 2021 0
The MHS wrestling team wrapped up their regular season at the Huron Invitational on Saturday, February 13. The Bulldogs placed sixth in the team standings. Milbank finished with 91 points. Bon Homme/Scotland won the event with 204.5 points. Huron was second with 176.5, and Dell Rapids took third with 167.... Read more
February is National Library Lovers Month, and the Grant County Public Library in Milbank is celebrating by giving away free books. The books include a variety of titles for children of all ages and adults. The free books will be available while supply lasts and are limited to one book per patron.... Read more
