Bulldogs Win Opening Round in Tourney
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 28, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs used high intensity to secure a 57-46 victory over Redfield-Doland Tuesday, February 27. The win came during the opening round of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament in Redfield. Milbank now travels to Sisseton Friday, March 2, to take on the No.1- seeded... Read more
The American Red Cross Blood Drive held Tuesday, February 27, at Unity Square in Milbank suffered from lower than average attendance, according to organizer Margaret Skoog. Skoog said, “The drive fell short of its goal of 110 units – just 86 units were donated.” “A lot of people were... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Earn Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 27, 2018 0
The Milbank High School gymnastics team wrapped up the 2017-2018 season with an awards dinner. The potluck was held Monday, February 26, at the high school. Three seniors completed their high school careers. Jodi DeVaal was given a Senior Award and also tied for a team high score on... Read more
Delores Buck
Obituaries February 27, 2018 0
Delores Buck, age 88, of Milbank, died February 27, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Services are pending. Read more
Schulte Twins Perform with Middle School All-State Orchestra
Local News February 27, 2018 0
Rachel and Joe Schulte, students at Milbank Middle School, played with the 2nd Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra February 23-24 in Rapid City. The twins were the highest ranking sixth grade violinists in the 65-member orchestra. The group presented a concert at Rapid City Central High School... Read more
Pekelder Reminds Fish Houses Must Be Removed by February 28
Local News February 27, 2018 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) warns ice anglers that all fish houses, shelters, and other structures must be removed from the ice by midnight on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The structures may be used after Feb. 28, but must be removed from the ice on a... Read more
Middle School Students Spell it Out
CommunityLocal News February 27, 2018 0
Savanna Osowski represented Milbank Middle School at the regional spelling bee in Watertown on Saturday, February 24. She placed fifth. The top three finishers from the regional bee advance to the state bee to be held in Vermillion on March 17. Regional qualifiers are: Nathan Gemechis from G Mikkelson... Read more
Program to Promote Youth Well-Being Set for Monday
Local News February 27, 2018 0
Everyone is invited to a program aimed at helping youth improve their emotional well-being. The program is scheduled for Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at the high school theater. Questions to be posed and discussed during the program include: What are the stressors our older youth and teens... Read more
Mervin Zabel
Obituaries February 27, 2018 0
Mervin A. Zabel, age 88 of Browns Valley, MN, died February 27, 2018, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD. Funeral Services for Mervin will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley, MN. Pastor Abagail Ozanne will officiate,... Read more
BREAKING: GrandStay Hotel & Suites to be Built in Milbank
Local News February 26, 2018 1
The upscale hotel brand GrandStay is coming to Milbank. The hotel group, known for its relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and luxurious amenities will break ground this April at the corner of 10th Avenue and Highway 15 – across from the Lantern Inn restaurant. Mark Leddy, who along with his... Read more
