Milbank veterans held their annual Veterans Day program at the Grant County Veterans Memorial on Wednesday, November 11. Originally called Armistice Day, it was the 101st National celebration of its kind to honor men and women who have served or are actively serving in the military. This year, vehicles lined Dexter Avenue and the... Read more
Viola Zadow
Obituaries November 11, 2020 0
Viola Zadow, age 98, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 11, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Bulldog Golf Team Highlights Season at Award Meeting
Milbank Area Golf November 10, 2020 0
The Bulldogs’ boys golf team conducted a season-end awards meeting via Zoom to wrap up their 2020 season. Head coach Mark Keeton said, “I thought we made some big strides this year in spite of everything going on. Our team scores were much better compared to 2019. Last year, we did... Read more
Milbank High School First Quarter Honor Roll Released
Local News November 10, 2020 0
PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: James Batchelor, Nick Fonder, Aubrey Fraasch, Trey Gloe, Jayden Johnson, Hope Karels, Bridget Korstjens, Kaitlyn Krause, Maggie Kruger, Aiden Quintanilla, Kadence Rausch-Frank, Rylee Schlee, Nadia Thue, Isabella Vogel, Olivia Wendland, Stella Wendland, and Jaclyn Wiik. SOPHOMORES: Luis Berrones, Harley Davis, Averie Engebretson, Adelynn Farrell, Aidan... Read more
Milbank Middle School Honor Roll Released
Local News November 9, 2020 0
Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Isabella Anderson Tyra Berry Jacob Erickson Veronica Fonder Emmett Hanson Ty Kettwig Katie Kruger Graham Lightfield Mason Meister Brooke O’Farrell Ella Sandvig Tate Schlueter Jesse Schneck Claire Snaza Jessel Stengel Gemma Street Siera Wenzl Merit 3.400 to 3.799 GPA Jason Aburto Landen... Read more
Second and third graders from the Big Stone Elementary School visited the Big Stone City Library on Wednesday, November 4. They were accompanied by their teachers, Mrs Kristi Rabine and Mrs. Nichole Cooper. Janelle Kelly, branch manager of the library, read stories outside the library. Afterwards, they entered the... Read more
Gladys Lynde
Obituaries November 9, 2020 0
Gladys Lynde, age 97, of Revillo, SD, passed away on November 9, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Due to Covid-19 concerns, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately for immediate family and grandchildren only. For other family members and friends who do not attend... Read more
COVID Changes Veterans Day Program in Milbank
Local News November 8, 2020 0
The 2020 Veterans Day program will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. outdoors at the Grant County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is adjacent to the Milbank City Cemetery and across from the tennis courts. Attendees can watch from their vehicles by parking on Dexter Avenue or in the... Read more
Roger A. Ellestad Jr.
Obituaries November 8, 2020 0
Roger A. Ellestad Jr., age 55, of New Effington, SD, passed away on November 8, 2020, at Tekakwtiha Living Center in Sisseton, SD. Private family services will be held at Zion Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Hillhead, SD. Urn bearers will be: Gordie Biel, Thor Biel, and Seth Biel. Honorary bearers... Read more
Donna Baerwaldt
Obituaries November 7, 2020 0
Donna Baerwaldt, age 89, of Ortonville, died Friday November 6, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville. While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations and services. The use of face masks by attendees is required, and we will continue taking the necessary steps... Read more
