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
Bulldogs Muzzle the Huskies
Milbank Area Football September 1, 2020 0
The Bulldogs’ 2020 football record moved to 2-0 with a 29-14 victory against the Huskies from Wahpeton, North Dakota, on Friday, August 28, at A.B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank. “It was a little harder to prepare for this game without having much film to look at from them, but I think... Read more
Roger Eilers
Obituaries September 1, 2020 0
Roger J. Eilers, age 74, of Revillo, passed away on September 1, 2020, due to complications of heart surgery. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Revillo. The Reverend Keith Smith will officiate. Burial will be at the... Read more
