Orphan Grain Train Expands with New Addition
Local News October 3, 2019 0
The Milbank Orphan Grain Train is celebrating its 10th anniversary by expanding. The nonprofit organization is constructing a 30 by 40-foot addition to its warehouse to be used only to package Mercy Meals. Mercy Meals are rice-based nutrition packages prepared in Milbank and shipped domestically and internationally to those... Read more
President Trump signed S. 504 – known as the LEGION Act – on July 30 in the Oval Office. The act extends the ongoing declared period of war back to December 7, 1941. Congress approved the act as a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Edge Out Ortonville Trojans
Milbank Area Volleyball October 2, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldog volleyball team slipped past Ortonville, MN, 3-1 in non- conference action at the Milbank Armory on Monday, September 30. The win lifts the locals to 7-9 on the season. “I thought the first two sets we played the best we have,” expressed head coach Nancy... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bounce Back and Head to State
Milbank Area Tennis October 2, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team wrapped up their regular season with a 9-0 sweep over Yellow Medicine East, Minnesota, on Monday, September 30, at Cantine Courts. “It was a great way to end the (regular) season,” stated head coach Abbey Trapp. “The weather wasn’t too nice late in the... Read more
Nick Batchelor Runs Best Race Ever by a Bulldog at Roy Griak Invitational
Milbank Area Cross Country October 2, 2019 0
The MHS cross country teams competed at the Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Cross Country Course at the University of Minnesota on Saturday, September 26. Nick Batchelor took eighth-place with a time of 17:01.30 – the fastest by a Milbank runner ever at the Roy Griak. There... Read more
Bulldog Boys Golf Team Wraps Up Regular Season
Milbank Area Golf October 1, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team completed the 2019 regular season battling tough weather conditions at the Sisseton Invitational meet on Thursday, September 26. The Dawgs finished sixth in the team standings with a 440. “The boys played well in some tough cold and windy conditions,” stated head coach... Read more
Jake Trevett Punches Ticket to State Golf Tournament
Milbank Area Golf October 1, 2019 0
MHS junior Jake Trevett was the lone Bulldog to punch his ticket to South Dakota’s State Class A golf tournament. Trevett tied for 15th place with an 18-hole round of 91 at the Region 1A meet in Volga on Monday, September 30. He will make his second straight appearance... Read more
It Only Takes a Spark Encourages New Applications for Cancer Patient Aid
Local News October 1, 2019 0
Twenty-three years and going strong! The board of directors for It Only Takes A Spark invites cancer patients in Grant County to apply for financial assistance. New applications must be sent to It Only Takes A Spark at P.O. Box 105 in Milbank. Pick up your application form at... Read more
Shirley Hein
Obituaries September 30, 2019 0
Funeral services for Shirley Hein will be held on Thursday October 3, at 2:00 p.m., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Timothy Koch will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, and one hour prior to services at... Read more
Chargers Drain Lady Bulldogs’ Batteries
Milbank Area Volleyball September 30, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the Hamlin Chargers on Thursday, September 26, on the road. Milbank’s season record fell to 5-7 with the loss.“We had a tough challenge going against 9-4 Hamlin,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Nancy Hoeke. In the first set, the Lady Bulldogs led... Read more
