Bulldog Cagers Give Redmen a Run for Their Money
The Milbank Bulldogs suffered a 66-54 loss to the Sisseton Redmen Tuesday, December 15, in double-header basketball action at the Milbank Armory. The loss moves Milbank’s season record to 0-2. “We struggled out of the gates to get any sort of rhythm on offense,” said head coach Logan Diede.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings Present Recital
Whetstone Valley Strings presented a recital at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank.  The students of Elizabeth Schulte, director of the studio, performed solos from Suzuki Books 1, 2 and 5, and string ensembles including Gracious Father by Beethoven arranged by Megan Tschetter, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Handel’s Passacaglia, and Hoedown. Students recognized for their achievements... Read more
Thue Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Rival
The Lady Bulldogs met the Sisseton Redmen in a rival matchup Tuesday, December 15, at the MHS Armory.  Milbank came away with the loss at 51-31, and their season record slipped to 0-2. Milbank stuck close to Sisseton to end the first quarter at 11-15. In the second, the... Read more
Thomas Koeniguer

Thomas Koeniguer

Obituaries December 17, 2020 0

Thomas Koeniguer, age 75, of Milbank, SD, died on December 16, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, at the... Read more
Ruby Benting

Ruby Benting

Obituaries December 17, 2020 0

Ruby Benting, age 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 16, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD.  Pastor Timothy Koch will officiate and interment will be in... Read more
Bob Stropnicky

Bob Stropnicky

Obituaries December 17, 2020 0

Robert “Bob” J. Stropnicky, age 60, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on December 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment... Read more
Rita Vreim

Rita Vreim

Obituaries December 17, 2020 0

Rita Christine Vreim, age 86, of Wilmot SD, passed away on Dec 17, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Due to Covid concerns, services will be held at a later date. Rita Martell was born October 4, 1934, in Milbank SD.  She was the 7th of 11... Read more

Robert Brus

Obituaries December 17, 2020 0

Robert H. Brus, age 72, of South Shore, SD, passed away on December 13, 2020, in Sioux Falls. Family services will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Helmer Brus, please visit our floral store. Read more
Grant County Christian Service Council Has New Address
The Grant County Christian Service Council has a new address where they will receive their mail. As of January 1, correspondence can be sent to: 210 E. 5th Street in Milbank, South Dakota 57252. Brenda Maass, a member of the GCSC says, “We previously got our mail at the... Read more
Schneck and Raffety Place at Rapid City Wrestling Invite
MHS grapplers Toby Schneck and Leyton Raffety were the only Milbank place winners at the Rapid City Invitational wrestling meet on Friday, December 11. Schneck took second place at 195 pounds and Raffety was third at 182. The team also competed in a dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December... Read more