Dawgs Down to the Wire in High School Football
Milbank Area Football October 14, 2019 0
The Bulldogs are down to the wire in the 2019 football season. Milbank fell to undefeated and top-ranked Dell Rapids 30-0 on Friday, October 11, on the road. Milbank’s season record drops to 2-6, and the Dawgs, with only one game remaining on their schedule, are out of the... Read more
Lois Taffe
Obituaries October 14, 2019 0
Lois J. Taffe, age 87, of Graceville, MN, died October 14, 2019, at Grace Home, in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 21, at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with a time of sharing... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Send in your... Read more
John Tulowetzke
Obituaries October 12, 2019 0
John F. Tulowetzke, age 87, of Milbank died on Friday, October 11, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Timothy Koch will officiate. Burial will be at St. Lawrence... Read more
Mona Englert
Obituaries October 11, 2019 0
Mona Englert, age 100 of Milbank, died on October 10, 2019, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 -p.m.... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Held at Avantara Milbank
Local News October 10, 2019 0
Avantara held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Milbank Area Chamber Thursday, October 10. Avantara administrator, Celina Lohre, addressed the crowd and presented future goals for the facility. She stated that the Avantara Company works very closely with their employees to ensure the residents are receiving quality care. Avantara Milbank... Read more
Eric Van Sambeek is a 16-year-old junior at MHS and the son of Brendan and Lynn Van Sambeek. He has been a member of the golf team for four years. Eric sounds like an avid golfer when he says he regrets not starting as a seventh grader, because it... Read more
Dolphins Attack Lady Bulldogs
Milbank Area Volleyball October 10, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs hosted the Deubrook Dolphins in non-conference high school volleyball action Tuesday, October 8, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank suffered a 3-1 loss and now holds a 7-11 record this season. “I thought we would compete better against Deubrook,” stated head coach Nancy Hoeke. “Deubrook mixed it... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Game Tonight Postponed Due to Winter Weather
Milbank Area Volleyball October 10, 2019 0
The volleyball match between Milbank and Redfield-Doland slated for tonight, Thursday, October 10, at the Milbank Armory has been postponed. Redfield released school at 1:00 p.m. today because of the winter storm. The match will now be scheduled for Thursday, October 24, at the Milbank Armory. Read more
Paul Thiele
Obituaries October 10, 2019 0
Paul Thiele, age 68, of rural Corona, passed away on October 9, 2019, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, from... Read more
