Phyllis Tracy-Simonson
Grave side services for Phyllis Ann Tracy Simonson, age 79, of Rapid City, SD (formerly of Browns Valley, MN) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, MN. Father Gregory Frankonan will officiate. Phyllis Ann Simonson, 79, Rapid City,... Read more
Forman Updates Main Street Progress in Milbank
John Forman Milbank City Administrator reports progress on the downtown streets continues despite Mother Nature. “The weather didn’t look promising for work on Main Street, but fortunately it stopped raining and work is moving forward. Water and sanitary sewer services are being repaired in the 200 block. Concrete removal... Read more
MHS Tennis Team Shows Solid Play at Madison Tournament
Milbank competed in a two-day tournament in Madison Friday and Saturday, August 23- 24, and came away with solid play. “There were eight different teams competing in this event,” stated girls head tennis coach Abbey Trapp. “Everyone played great and placed in the tournament.”Singles play was conducted on Friday.... Read more
Food Giveaway Serves Over 200 Local Families
Over 200 families have food in their cupboards thanks to the food giveaway sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota on August 21. Brenda Maass, co-coordinator of the event for GCCSC, says, “We received the most food ever from Feeding South Dakota – nearly... Read more
Bulldog Suffer Opening Gridiron Loss to the Redmen
The Milbank Bulldogs dropped 34-20 to the Sisseton Redmen in Northeast Conference high school football action to open the season Friday Night, August 23, at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs learned a lot from their opening game. “Hats off to Sisseton,” said head coach Adolph Shepardson. “They came out... Read more
Young Bulldog Golfers Take Eighth At Home Meet
The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team hosted their lone home meet of the season, the Poet Invitational, on Thursday, August 22, at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course. The locals wrapped up the day with eighth place in the team standings. They netted a team score of 456. “With it... Read more
Marilyn Lindahl

Marilyn Lindahl

Obituaries August 23, 2019 0

Marilyn Lindahl, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on August 22, 2019, at Ortonville Area Health Service Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Marian Storm

Marian Storm

Obituaries August 22, 2019 0

Marian Storm, age 95, of Milbank, SD, passed away on August 21, 2019, at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25,... Read more
Dorothy French

Dorothy French

Obituaries August 22, 2019 0

Memorial services for 86 year old Dorothy French of Ortonville will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Ortonville, Minnesota. Rev. Melanie Reiners, Rev. Barb McKewin and Rev. Dr. Devern Schwenn will officiate at the service. Special music will be provided by... Read more
Superintendent Justin Downes Reports Milbank Schools Enrollment Totals
Milbank’s new superintendent of schools, Justin Downes, reports 988 students are enrolled in the Milbank School District on August 21 – the first day of the 2019-2020 school year. Superintendent Downes says so far so good, “Things are off and running smoothly.” Here’s how the 988 students break breaks... Read more