MALST Swimmers Excel at Watertown Meet
Four members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team excelled during the Watertown Optimist High Point Meet Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14. High point medals were awarded to the top eight swimmers in each age group. Amaya Street captured first place high point in the girls 13-14 age group... Read more
Tickets on Sale for State Class A Wrestling Tournament
Advance tickets are on sale for the State Class A wrestling tournament scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 23-24, at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. To reserve seating with Milbank fans, Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson encourages you to bring your ticket orders and payment to the Milbank... Read more
Ackermans Purchase UPI Petroleum in Milbank
Jason and Angie Ackerman of Milbank have purchased UPI Petroleum in Milbank. Their first day of business as the new owners was Monday, January 8. UPI offers fuel and propane services, fishing bait, and convenience items. Jason, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the business, says, “We are not... Read more
Home Exhibits Increase at Grant County Farm and Home Show
The 70th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show on January 12-13, showcased 27 crop entries and 197 home exhibits. Sara Koepke, advisor for the Grant County 4-H Youth Program, said, “There was an increase of 98 home exhibits from last year to this year. There was a decline... Read more
Gwendolyn Oswood

Gwendolyn Oswood

Obituaries January 15, 2018 0

Gwendolyn Oswood, age 64, resident of Big Stone City, SD, died on January 15, 2018 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville after a long battle with Alzheimers. Funeral Services for Gwendolyn Oswood are scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Pressured by the Cyclones
Milbank Area suffered a 64-46 loss to Clark-Willow Lake January 12, on the road. The Lady Bulldogs’ season record fell to 4-3. “It’s hard to win when you aren’t sharp, focused, and ready to play,” stated Brian Pauli, head coach for Milbank Area. “Clark-Willow Lake simply outplayed us and... Read more
Gordon “Sam” Jarman
Gordon “Sam” Jarman, age 78, of Milbank, died January 14, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD.  Rev. Bob Hansen and Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate, and burial will be... Read more
Glora Rohlfs

Glora Rohlfs

Obituaries January 13, 2018 0

Glora Rohlfs, age 84 of Milbank died January 12, 2018, at her residence. Services for Glora will be held on Friday January 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18th at Mundwiler Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. Full... Read more
Joyce Doll

Joyce Doll

Obituaries January 12, 2018 0

Joyce Doll, age 76 of Graceville died January 12, 2018, at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass and con-celebrants will be: Father... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Fall to Redfield-Doland
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a 49-20 loss to the Redfield-Doland Pheasants during a wrestling dual in Redfield on January 11. The Dawgs drop to 3-7 this season in duals. Securing wins for Milbank Area were: Eli Fischer, Kaden Krause, Alec Bien, Isaac Fischer, and Tanner Kettwig. Results from... Read more