VanMeters Have First Baby of 2018 at Milbank Hospital
Local News January 26, 2018 0
Sara and Ryan VanMeter of Milbank are the parents of the first baby born in 2018 at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Millicent Jeannette VanMeter was delivered by Dr. Nanci Van Peursem on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:53 p.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces... Read more
Schneck, Bien Crowned NEC Wrestling Champs
Milbank Area Wrestling January 26, 2018 0
Seventh grader Barrett Schneck and junior Alec Bien were crowned Northeast Conference wrestling champions last night, Thursday, January 25, during the NEC meet in Clark. Schneck won the NEC title at 113 pounds. He is the first seventh grader in Milbank High School history to win a conference title.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Battle in Close Hoops Contest
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 26, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs battled the Morris Area Tigers in a non-conference high school basketball game at the Milbank Armory Thursday, January 25, and fell by the slight margin of 55-48. The locals drop to 5-7 on the season with the loss. “This game could have went either way,”... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Split with Minnesota Schools
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 26, 2018 0
The Milbank Bulldogs boys basketball team split games with their Minnesota opponents in two road games this week. The locals fell 76-62 to rival Ortonville, but came back to claim a 68-62 victory over the Morris Area Tigers. Milbank moved their record to 6-7 on the season. “I’m proud... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Keeps on Giving
Local News January 25, 2018 0
Grant County Combined Appeal gives to the community through the generosity of its many donors. The organization donated $1,546.85 each to the Salvation Army and the Grant County Food Pantry on Thursday, January 25. The 2017 drive exceeded the goal of $185,000, and the excess dollars are also being... Read more
Three Positions Open on WVEC Board of Directors
Local News January 25, 2018 0
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative 77th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Gym. Three members will be elected to the board of directors. All three will serve three-year terms. Candidate petitions must have at least six (6) member signatures,... Read more
The Grant County Republicans will meet at The Pizza Ranch in Milbank on Friday, January 26, at noon. Elections and a short business meeting are on the agenda. Interested in being a Precinct Committee volunteer for Grant County? To find out the details attend the Meeting! Read more
Angela Hoeke Chosen January Student of the Month
Local News January 24, 2018 0
Angela Hoeke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jack Hoeke and Ann Christenson. At school, Angela is involved in HOSA and band. Outside of school, she takes part in EMT training and works in... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Down Rival Ortonville Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 24, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs got back in the win column with a 51-46 victory over strong rival, the Ortonville Trojans. The locals moved their record to 5-6 with the win that was part of doubleheader high school basketball action in Ortonville Tuesday, January 23. “It is nice to get... Read more
Edward Heck
Obituaries January 24, 2018 0
Edward R. Heck, age 89, of Graceville, MN, who died January 23, 2018, at the Browns Valley Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass. Burial will... Read more
