Rain Dampens State Tennis Tournament
Milbank Area Tennis October 9, 2017 0
Rain created an extra challenge for the 2017 South Dakota High School Girls State Tennis Tournament in Sioux Falls from Thursday, October 5, through Saturday, October 7. According to Milbank Head Tennis Coach Jim Dahl, the rain Thursday and Friday forced play indoors. “The schedule had to be pushed... Read more
Bulldogs Quelled by Quarriers
Milbank Area Football October 9, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs played a solid first half, but the Dell Rapids Quarriers proved to be too much for them. The Dawgs suffered a 42-21 loss on the road Friday, October 6. They fell to 4-3 on the season. “We battled hard, but need to get back on... Read more
Gene Lundberg
Obituaries October 9, 2017 0
Gene Lundberg, age 81, of Milbank died on October 9, 2017, at Milbank Care & Rehab. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Revillo. Rev. Keith Smith will officiate and burial will be in the Revillo City Cemetery.... Read more
The MHS girls cross country team repeated as Northeast Conference champions October 5, in Webster. The Lady Bulldogs claimed their second consecutive NEC title with 22 points to top the field of seven teams. The boys team finished as the NEC runners-up; they were edged out by one point... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Strives to Reach Higher Goal
Local News October 8, 2017 0
The Grant County Combined Appeal 2017 has set a higher goal for its 56th campaign year. The new goal is $185,000. The past three years, Grant County Combined Appeal met its goal. The goal for 2016 was $170,000. Four years ago, the goal was nearly $192,000, That goal was... Read more
The Milbank High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th class reunion September 29-30 in conjunction with MHS Homecoming activities. Forty-three classmates reunited to create an entry in the Homecoming parade. The group also gathered at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial and Jeanne Lieffort Wobbema led a service honoring... Read more
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank hosts Movie and Munchies each Wednesday in October. Masterpiece Theatre’s Victoria is the featured selection. Remaining sessions are October 11, 18, and 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read more
Scott Flockhart of Brink Constructors is sponsoring free CPR training in Milbank. Brink is teaming up with the Milbank Chamber to offer classes to everyone, not just Chamber members. “With this two-hour class you receive heartsaver CPR and AED association through the American Heart Association,” stated Flockhart. “And best... Read more
Frances Beachem
Obituaries October 8, 2017 0
Frances Beachem, age 90, of Milbank died on October 8, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Methodist Church. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Susan Settje
Obituaries October 8, 2017 0
Susan Settje, age 90, of Milbank died on October 8, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. She was the widow of Homer Virgil Settje. Memorial service will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, with burial to follow... Read more
