Gladys Sigirst
Obituaries November 22, 2017 0
Gladys Sigirst, age 84, of New Effington, SD, died peacefully at her residence, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Family services will be held in Sandwich, Illinois. Services for Gladys Sigrist will be at a later date in New Effington, SD. Gladys was born on March 21, 1933, in Salem Illinois.... Read more
Runners Adorned with Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 21, 2017 0
The Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams held a season-end awards potluck November 20. Seven seniors were honored for their years of commitment to the program and were given the Senior award. Concluding their high school careers were: Andrew Falk, Shawn Stemsrud, Luke Wold, Shea Hooth, Christina... Read more
The Student Council from St. Lawrence School with help from the Grant County Food Pantry is providing a Thanksgiving meal to two families. “The families are ones we identified that could use a little help, but may not have asked for it,” said Heather Rise of the Food Pantry.... Read more
Need a few extra bucks for the holidays? How about 1000? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cash Holiday Promotion starts this weekend. The first of four drawings is Saturday, November 25, at 2 p.m. The prize is $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The rules are the same... Read more
Volleyball Team Receives Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball November 20, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team received season-end awards on Monday, November 13. Senior Molly Rick was named the Most Valuable Player and Hardest Worker. She was a team captain and kill leader. She ranked the highest with 351 kills at 17 percent, and had the highest serving percentage at... Read more
Central United Methodist Church in Milbank was recognized by the Milbank Education Association (MEA) as this year’s True Friends of Education recipient. Josh Schmeichel, representative of MEA, presented a commemorative plaque to Pastor Thom Bowsher during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on November... Read more
Milbank Oral Interp Speakers Advance to State
Local News November 20, 2017 0
Eight Milbank High School students were named Region 4A Oral Interpretation champions during the region meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Tuesday, November 14. The students will now advance to the Class A State Oral Interp Festival scheduled for December 1-2 at Aberdeen Central High School. Earning top... Read more
MALST Swimmers Kick Off First Winter Season
Milbank Area Swimming November 20, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team swimmers kicked off their first winter season at the Brookings Invitational meet November 10-12. “The competition was good for us to see where we were sitting with other teams,” stated Coach Jodi Street. Milbank competed against seven other year-round teams including Sioux Falls,... Read more
Verla Miller
Obituaries November 20, 2017 0
Verla Miller, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be at Corona Baptist... Read more
Changes Made to Bloodmobile Appointments Today
Local News November 20, 2017 0
If you intend to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, today, Monday, November 20, plan to sign up online. According to local bloodmobile coordinator, Margaret Skoog, “In order to insure enough staff and supplies are on hand, we are urging donors to sign up online.” Walk-ins... Read more
