Twenty-four students from Milbank Middle School completed their auditions for the 2018 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. Local students who prepared scales and two etudes for their audition CDs were sixth grade students Aubrey Fraasch, Hope Karels and Aiden Quintanilla; seventh grade students Luis Berrones, Averie Engebretson, Merik... Read more
FFA Team Places at State
Local News December 11, 2017 0
The Milbank Agriculture Issues Team (left to right) of Stewart Loehrer, Jackson McFaden, Eric Van Sambeek, Rhianna Folk, Heidi Capp, Sara Capp and Kellie Christians placed fourth at State FFA. The event was held in Pierre on December 3 and December 4. The Milbank senior officer team of Callie... Read more
Musicians Play in Merry TubaChristmas
Local News December 11, 2017 0
The 33rd Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on December 9. This year, musicians ranged from fifth-graders to those in their 70’s. The six Milbank students who played in the event included: (Back l. to r.) Trystan Fischer (MHS tuba), Drake Rogers (MHS tuba), Dave Stengel (MHS alumnae... Read more
Duane Nelson
Obituaries December 11, 2017 1
Duane William Nelson, age 67 of rural Clinton died December 10, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Elim Free Lutheran Church in Clinton. Rev. Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be in the Clinton City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Vera Dikstaal
Obituaries December 11, 2017 0
Vera June Dikstaal, age 83, of Milbank, SD, died on December 11, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate. Inurnment will be at Milbank City... Read more
Cheryl Pauli Wins $1,000
Local News December 9, 2017 0
Cheryl Pauli of Milbank was the lucky winner of $1,000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks in the third drawing of the annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Cash Holiday Drawing today, Saturday, December 9. “My head is just spinning,” Cheryl exclaimed. “I’m not sure what I will do. Probably get... Read more
Connie Anderson
Obituaries December 8, 2017 0
Connie Anderson, age 75, of Ortonville, MN, who died on December 5, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Services for Connie Anderson will be Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Pastor Bev McNeill will officiate. Visitation will be Friday,... Read more
Knights of Columbus Donates $500 and Coats for Kids
Local News December 7, 2017 0
The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus presented 36 coats and a $500 cash donation to the Grant County Food Pantry today, Thursday, December 7. The group has been donating coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots for children for many years. Funds from the annual KC pancake... Read more
Adolph Shepardson will take over as the new head football coach for the Milbank Area Bulldogs for the 2018 season. Shepardson is currently in his first season in Milbank as the Athletic Director. He also served as the offensive coordinator this past season where the Dawgs won the Northeast... Read more
Matt and Heidi Wellnitz Win Lighting Contest
Local News December 6, 2017 0
We won’t string you along…Matt and Heidi Wellnitz of Milbank are this week’s winner of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Nominate Your Neighbor Holiday House Lighting Contest. They reside at 802 S. 4th Street. Matt and Heidi receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Two weeks remain in the... Read more
