Gerald “Bud” Cloos
Obituaries September 28, 2018 0
Gerald “Bud” Cloos, age 91, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Orton’s Crossing Neighborhood at Fairway View in Ortonville, MN. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, at 10:30a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City,... Read more
Jace Rein Nets Blue Gill
Local News September 27, 2018 0
It’s a Keeper! Jace Rein caught this beautiful 9 1/2 inch Blue Gill on Big Stone Lake. Jace is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible,... Read more
Mary Peschong
Obituaries September 27, 2018 0
Mary L. Peschong, age 74, longtime resident of Big Stone City, SD, died on September 27, 2018 at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City,... Read more
Books and Brownies After School at Big Stone Library
Local News September 27, 2018 0
Kids are invited to Books and Brownies at the Big Stone Library on October 1, after school from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. The supervised reading event is open only to second-graders graders through fifth-graders and will be led by Carol Tyler, a retired teacher, and librarian Janelle Kelly.... Read more
Eat Ice Cream at School and Pizza Thursday Night to Benefit Tye Schaffer
Local News September 26, 2018 0
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) will host a fundraiser on Thursday, September 27, following practice as a benefit for Tye Schaffer. Get two slices of pizza for just $5! Also, all area schools will be selling ice cream sandwiches for $1 on Thursday. All proceeds go to Tye... Read more
Three Bulldog Golfers Punch Tickets to State
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2018 0
Three MHS golfers punched their tickets to State during the region golf meet on Monday, September 24, at the Olive Grove Golf Course in Groton. Eli Fischer, Conner VanVooren, and Jake Trevett move on to compete for Milbank at the 2018 South Dakota State Golf Meet in Dell Rapids... Read more
The Way West Chapter of ABATE Makes Run for Kids’ Toys
Local News September 26, 2018 0
Only one group likes their toys better than bikers. Kids! Join the Way West Chapter of ABATE of Minnesota when they make their run on September 29, so no kid goes without a toy this Christmas. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the checkered flag... Read more
Bulldogs X-Country Teams Win First and Second in Ortonville
Milbank Area Cross Country September 26, 2018 0
It takes more than a soggy day to stop the MHS Cross Country Team. On Monday, September 24, they boarded the bus and headed to Ortonville, ready to run – rain or shine. Six Lady Bulldogs covered the muddy course in under 20 minutes. Five of them placed in... Read more
Fake $20 Bills Found in Milbank
Local News September 26, 2018 0
The Milbank Police Department reports several counterfeit $20 bills were passed in the area and received by a local bank. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd Van Vooren says, “There is no reason to panic, but everyone should be on the lookout for the counterfeit bills.” According to the bank employee,... Read more
Marvel Black
Obituaries September 26, 2018 1
Marvel Black, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on... Read more
