St. William’s Care Center Closes For The Second Time Due to Illness
Local News February 17, 2020 0
“St. William’s Care Center in Milbank is officially closed again to all visitors except immediate family,” announced Karen Russman, the facility’s director of nursing. She cited Influenza A as the cause for the quarantine. This is the second time the care center has been closed in 2020 due to illness.... Read more
Ebsens Brew Up Dreams at New Coffee House
Local News February 16, 2020 0
Jacob and Alexandra Ebsen have opened a coffee shop in downtown Milbank called Simply Coffee. The name, they say, comes from the idea that they’re just simple people trying to do God’s work. Jacob says, “We love people and we love coffee.” They hope a comfy place to enjoy... Read more
Day 1: MHS Gymnastics Team Takes Fifth Place At State
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 15, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team took fifth place on Day 1 of the 2020 South Dakota Class A Gymnastics Competition. The meet was held this weekend, February 14-15, at Central High School in Aberdeen. The first day was devoted to team events; the second day was reserved for individual... Read more
Valentine’s Day Royalty Crowned at Local Care Centers
Local News February 14, 2020 0
Residents from the long-term care facilities in Milbank celebrated Valentine’s Day with the crowning of Royalty. Reigning as king and queen at Wellshire Park Place are Dean Parker and LaVonne Wagner. Avantara Care Center crowned Merv Redfield as king and Maureen Dinter as queen. Pictured above, Selena Halbert, administrator... Read more
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Tatum Berry, Tyra Berry, Hallie Schulte, Emily Wollschlager, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke February 6 – Milbank 18, Redfield-Doland 27 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Rylee Scoular, Sierra... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Head for State Gymnastics Meet this Weekend
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 13, 2020 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs will shoot for the stars in hopes of securing high places at the State Class A gymnastics meet Friday and Saturday, February 14 -15, at Central High School in Aberdeen. The team competition kicks off Friday morning at 11 a.m. Milbank starts the meet on... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? Gymnast Greta Snaza
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 13, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s gymnast Greta Snaza. Greta is a junior at MHS and the daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza. Spend a few hours in the gym with Greta, and you’ll realize she always has a story to tell. “I’m a huge dancer and singer in the gym.... Read more
Bonnie Mogard
Obituaries February 13, 2020 0
Bonnie Mogard, age 73, of Milbank, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the... Read more
Dawgs Face Tough Competition on the Court
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 13, 2020 0
Milbank 38 – Dell Rapids 64 Milbank hosted Dell Rapids Saturday, February 8, at the Milbank Armory in a rescheduled high school boys basketball matchup. The Quarriers proved too much for the Bulldogs to handle. Milbank fell 64-38. “We had a tough one against one of the best teams... Read more
The Grant County Public Library has been selected to participate in Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of the American Library Asssociation (ALA) and the Public Library Association (PLA), sponsored by Grow With Google, the tech company’s economic opportunity initiative. The program, Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, was... Read more
