Make It a Double at the Lantern Inn
Randy Patnoe, owner of the Lantern Inn in Milbank, says Tuesday was double night. The dining room portion of his business is closed, but the bar remains open with dine in and carry out available. On Tuesday evening, two women came in about the same time and sat several... Read more
Norman Anderson

Norman Anderson

Obituaries December 10, 2020 0

Norman R. Anderson, age 93, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 9, 2020, at Bethany on the Lake Care Center in Alexandria, MN. A private funeral service for Norman will be held on Friday, December 18, at 1:00 p.m., at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milbank. Public... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Go 1-3 at Watertown Dual Tourney
The Milbank Bulldogs finished the Watertown Dual Tournament Saturday, December 5, with a 1-3 record on the day. Milbank downed Yankton 39-25, but fell to Mitchell, 16-54; Harrisburg, 18-62, and Aberdeen Central, 35-47. Barrett Schneck led the Dawgs with a 4-0 record for the tournament. Toby Schneck and Brayden... Read more
Milbank Middle and High School to Present Christmas Concerts
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts this week in the Milbank High School gym.  The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade groups perform on Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m.  The middle school ensembles, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn and... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 11-30 to 12-5
7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Members – Kallie Grong, Jasmine Tietjen, Ashlynn Batchelor, Jaecy Dexter, Jocelyn Kettwig, Addison Morton, Elisabeth Sperry, Anna Neugebauer.11-30-2020 here with Tiospa Zina – Milbank won 15-14 (7th and 8th combined) 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team Members – Katie Kruger, Ruth Luis-Gomez, Tyra Berry, Claire... Read more
Battle of the Bulldogs Kicks off Milbank Wresting Season
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs Thursday, December 3, in the Battle of the Bulldogs on the wrestling mat. Milbank fell 40-28 in the match but were down a few wrestlers with early season injuries.Collecting wins for Milbank were Brayden Christensen, Jesse Schneck, Barrett Schneck, Leyton Raffety, Toby... Read more
Chuck Benson

Chuck Benson

Obituaries December 9, 2020 0

Charles “Chuck” W. Benson, age 88, of Watertown, died on December 9, at Avantara in Milbank. Services will be held at a later date. Charles William Benson was born on June 6, 1932, at the family farm in Goodwin, SD, to Edgar and Goldie (Smothers) Benson. Chuck served as... Read more
Klemm and Scott Join It Only Takes a Spark Board
Kasey Klemm and Matt Scott have joined the board of directors for It Only Takes A Spark. Klemm, a member of the Great Western Bank team, replaced Lynn Wientjes, and Matt Scott, a former member of the board and a member of the State Auto team, replaced Aaron Anderson.... Read more
St. Lawrence School Presents Christmas Matinees and Evening  Programs
St. Lawrence School will host their Christmas programs on Wednesday, December 9. This year, students are divided into two groups due to COVID. Preschoolers through second graders perform at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Third through sixth graders perform at 2:10 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. An intermission will be held between the groups.  The school requests families attend only the portion of the program their child is in. They also advise grandparents and senior... Read more
Margaret Hanson

Margaret Hanson

Obituaries December 8, 2020 0

Margaret Iona Hanson, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 7, 2020, at Avantara – Milbank. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations... Read more