The students of Milbank Middle School raised over $2,000 for gifts for the local Angel Tree project this year through a penny war competition sponsored by the middle school student council. Each homeroom class made up its own team. The goal was to raise $1,700 for the cause, but... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Place at Madison Invitational
Milbank Area Wrestling December 19, 2017 0
Three Milbank wrestlers earned a top five finish at the Madison Invitational wrestling tournament Saturday, December 16. Eli Fischer led the Bulldogs with a first place finish at 106 pounds. Alec Bien took fourth place at 160 pounds while Brodie Holtquist placed fifth at the 170 pound weight class.... Read more
Dawgs Drop to Cavaliers In Hoops Contest
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 19, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs dropped to 1-2 on the season with a 63-27 loss to the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Friday, December 15, on the road. Both teams struggled at times throughout the contest. Roncalli held a 18-13 lead after one quarter of play, but the Bulldogs came back and... Read more
County Commissioners to Join Together to Resolve Lake Albert Issue
Local News December 19, 2017 0
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 19, and continued their discussion of the water level issue surrounding Lake Albert located south of Highway 12 between Milbank and Big Stone City. At the last meeting of the board, Grant County Auditor Karen Layher informed that board... Read more
Ken and Kathy Dragt of Milbank were named the final winner of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce’s Nominate Your Neighbor house lighting contest of the 2017 holiday season. The couple resides at 14847 480th Avenue. They will be rewarded with $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Read more
120 Children Receive Gifts from Angel Tree
Local News December 18, 2017 0
Nearly 120 children received gifts from this year’s Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. The families picked up the gifts Monday, December 18, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The children were photographed with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who also gave them... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Score High at Gymnastics Invite
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 18, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team earned its season-high team score of 128.15 at the Lewis Family Drug Invitational on December 16, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank placed third in the team totals. “We had our best meet of the season so far,” stated head coach Amber Fraasch. “Strong scores... Read more
MALST Competes at Winter Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming December 18, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team faced new competition during the Sioux Falls Swim Team Winter Invitational December 15 – December 17. MALST faced 16 teams in the three-day meet. “There were quite a few teams we have never matched up with, so it was good for us to... Read more
Gerald Clark
Obituaries December 18, 2017 0
Gerald Clark, age 67 of Appleton, MN died December 17, 2017, at his residence. A celebration of Gerald’s life will be held on Thursday, December 28, at Shooter’s in Appleton, from noon to 3 p.m. Please feel free to bring a dish to share. Gerald Lee Clark was born... Read more
Michael Myers
Obituaries December 18, 2017 0
Michael James Myers, age 37, of Milbank, died on December 17, 2017, at his residence. Services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Michael... Read more
