Bulldog Golfers Heading in the Right Direction
Milbank Area Golf September 3, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team finished the Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen with a team score of 393, good for an eighth place finish. “I am happy to see us heading in the right direction,” stated head coach Mark Keeton. “There are still some things that we need... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Struggle to Get the Job Done
Milbank Area Volleyball September 3, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a pushback during a Northeast Conference volleyball match at Deuel on Tuesday, September 1. Milbank held solid leads in all three sets, only to find themselves on the losing end with scores of 26-28, 22-25, and 22-25. “Definitely not a good feeling,” said the Lady... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library will open without appointments on Wednesday, September 2. According to librarian Janelle Kelly, “We ask all patrons to come with masks on. If you don’t have a mask, we will provide you with one. Please keep your six-foot distance from other patrons.” In March,... Read more
Milbank Wins Breathe Easy Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 2, 2020 0
MHS won the Breathe Easy cross country meet at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course in Milbank on Monday, August 31.Nick Batchelor, a junior, started where he left off last season — collecting first place finishes. He soared ahead of the field with a time of 12:57.31. Ashlyn Batchelor, Nick’s sister, a... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Slam Lac Qui Parle Valley
Milbank Area Tennis September 2, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team defeated Lac Qui Parle Valley, Minnesota, 5-2 in a triangular on Friday, August 28. Halli Essington, Jenna Johnson, and Alexis Ninneman each won their singles matches. Hattie Muellenbach/Ninneman and Johnson/Marion Mischel teamed up for doubles wins. Milbank’s victory moves the team to a 5-2 season record. Complete... Read more
Calvin Cameron
Obituaries September 2, 2020 0
Calvin Cameron, age 89, of Wilmot, passed away on September 2, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, beginning at 1:00... Read more
James Kelly Jr.
Obituaries September 2, 2020 0
James S. Kelly,Jr., age 57 of Milbank, passed away on September 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services are pending and a complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more
Charles Meyer
Obituaries September 2, 2020 0
Charles Meyer, age 83, of Milbank, SD, passed away at Avantara Milbank on September 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at... Read more
Milbank Fire and Rescue Battle House Fire
Local News September 1, 2020 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 321 Belle Avenue in Milbank at 2:59 a.m. on Friday, August 28. According to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the house totally involved in flames. No one was at... Read more
Mike McKernan, Steve Hamann, and Cassidy Hardie won the team penning event hosted by the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association at the Milbank Arena on Saturday, August 29. The winners clocked in at 24:34. Teresa Mead, Randy Schuchard, and Louie Minder came in second with a time of 38.81. Monte Rosen, Harold... Read more
