LIVE: Milbank Football vs. Madison
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Madison Bulldogs. The winner goes to the State A Championship in the dome. Check out our live updates and photos from the game below! Tweets by MilbankVESports Read more
Tractor Accident Claims Life of James Speidel
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was called to 477th Avenue, north of 145th Street, on Tuesday, October 31. During the investigation, it was determined James Speidel of Milbank was mowing when the tractor rolled, fatally injuring him. Funeral services for Mr. Speidel will be Saturday, November 4, at 11... Read more
Katie Loutsch Improving After Life Threatening Car Accident
Katie Lousch, a 2013 graduate of Milbank High School, was involved in a one-car accident near the Tea exit on I-29 on October 12. She was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital in critical condition. Katie suffered internal head trauma, a concussion, broken ribs, fractures in her pelvis, damage... Read more
Football Preview: Bulldogs Shoot for the Dome
It’s another Battle of the Bulldogs Friday night when Milbank Area travels to Madison for football semi-final action in Class 11A. The winner plays in the State Championship game in the DakotaDome in Vermillion on Saturday, November 11, at 1 p.m. “Our guys are very focused and excited for... Read more
MHS Singers Attend All-State Chorus Event
Eight Milbank High School chorus members attended the South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra event held Saturday, October 28, in Sioux Falls. The students joined nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in a Grand Concert at the Sioux Falls Premiere Center. Representing MHS were, back row, left... Read more
Clocks Fall Back One Hour This Saturday
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and that means an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. DST ends at 2 a.m Sunday morning. 12 Things You Might Not Know About Daylight Saving Time 1. The... Read more
Sylvia Rasmussen

Sylvia Rasmussen

Obituaries November 2, 2017 0

Sylvia Rasmussen, age 91, a long time Ortonville resident died on November 2, 2017, at the Appleton Municipal Nursing Home in Appleton, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Congregational United Church of Christ in Ortonville. Pastor Lynn Thomas will officiate... Read more
Madison Liebe is Student of the Month
Madison (Maddy) Liebe, a senior at Milbank High School, is the October Student of the Month. Maddy is a member of the band and choir, FFA, and TATU. She is also active in dance, piano, and church activities. She says her favorite class is art because, “you get to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Advance to Region Semi-Finals
The Lady Bulldogs secured a first round victory in the Region 1A high school volleyball tournament Tuesday, October 31, in Milbank. Milbank Area shutout Webster Area 3-0. The Lady Bulldogs travel to Groton Thursday, November 2, to take on the No. 1 seeded Lady Tigers in Region 1A semi-final... Read more
Families In Need May Seek Help Through Angel Tree Project
Families in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to take advantage of the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree Project provides clothes and toys to families who otherwise may not receive Christmas presents. The generous donations of community members... Read more