If you are in the Watertown area the next time it snows, you might salute Han Snowlo for clearing your path. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced Han Snowlo as one of the winners of their fifth annual Snowplow Naming Contest. Han Snowlo joins Albert Icestein and... Read more
Mavis Reupke
Obituaries February 21, 2025 0
Mavis Reupke, age 75, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Mount Olivet Careview Home, Minneapolis, MN, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Mary Jo Huselid
Obituaries February 21, 2025 0
Our cherished “Jo” passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, just as she wished—in her own home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 71. She is now singing and dancing in heaven and most likely playing a game of Whist with Stella and Oscar. She poured... Read more
Bulldogs Hot at the Line Against Tri-Valley
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 20, 2025 0
The Bulldogs hosted Tri-Valley at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, February 15. The Bulldogs racked up 18 points from the free throw line to beef up their total and take the win with the final score at 60-48. Milbank’s Sam Rick downed nine of his 10 free throw attempts.... Read more
Milbank’s Special Olympics traveled to Hamlin High School in Hayti on Friday, February 14, for the Northeast Area Basketball Tournament. The Milbank Schoolers went 2-0 in their division and the adults compiled a 1-1 record. Both teams advance to the state tournament. Milbank’s Special Olympics cheerleaders will join them... Read more
Governor Rhoden Invites Nominations for 2025 Ag Ambassador Award
Local News February 20, 2025 0
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or organization making a positive contribution to South Dakota’s agricultural industry. Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources... Read more
Milbank Girls Win Hoops Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 20, 2025 0
The girls basketball Battle of the Bulldogs wasn’t much of a battle this year. In fact, it was more of a massacre. Milbank annihilated Madison 60-20 on Tuesday, February 18 in Milbank. Madison didn’t make a single basket in the entire fourth quarter and their season record now stands... Read more
Lake Area Technical College has announced its President’s List. The list honors students who have achieved academic honors for the 2024 Fall Semester. Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, LAT now offers 31 programs, including hybrid and online E-degrees. With an attendance of over... Read more
Free Groceries in Milbank for Veterans Starts March 4
Local News February 18, 2025 0
Grant County veterans are coming together to help their fellow veterans with a new program called Groceries for Veterans. Five veterans groups donated money to purchase 50 boxes of groceries. The boxes will be distributed by representatives from the groups starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at... Read more
Susan Karels, band instructor for grades 6-12 in MIlbank, has been selected as the president of the South Dakota Bandmasters Association (SDBA) for the next two years. Karels began her term upon the adjournment of the South Dakota In-Service Music Conference held February 13-15 on the campus of South... Read more
