Even if you don’t have x-ray vision, can’t leap over tall buildings, and your cape is always in the wash, you can still be in the MHS Homecoming Parade. This year’s theme, Superheroes, is for everyone and entries of all kinds are encouraged to join the fun. The parade... Read more
Verdict Delivered in Milbank Murder Case
Local News September 18, 2017 0
A jury delivered a guilty verdict Thursday, September 14, in the Grant County murder trial of Michael Swan. Swan, age 63, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his wife, 77-year-old Angelina Swan, at the couple’s Milbank apartment on October 24, 2016. Swan was charged with one... Read more
Community Bible Study begins its 2017-2018 year on September 18 and 19. All men and women are welcome to the nondenominational Bible study. The evening class meets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, at Living Word Lutheran Church, 101 Northridge Avenue, Milbank. Classes continue to meet at the... Read more
Bulldog Runners Place at New London-Spicer
Milbank Area Cross Country September 16, 2017 0
Four Milbank High School girls and one boy placed in the top 20 of the New London-Spicer Invitational cross country meet in Spicer, Minnesota on September 14. Thirteen teams competed in the meet – 86 runners in the boys varsity race, and 72 in the girls. Nick Batchelor led... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Roll Over the Redmen
Milbank Area Volleyball September 16, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 3-0 victory over the Sisseton Redmen in Northeast Conference high school volleyball action September 14, on the road. Milbank Area improved to 4-5 for the season with the win. The Lady Bulldogs got out to a quick 6-1 start. Sisseton came... Read more
Selma Felton
Obituaries September 16, 2017 0
Selma Felton, age 94 of Ortonville died September 16, 2017, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at Mundwiler... Read more
Ronald Beckman
Obituaries September 15, 2017 0
Ronald Lee Beckman, 83, died September 15, 2017, in a Milbank care facility. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 30th, at 10:30 AM at the Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Ortonville with Pastor David Homrighausen officiating. Family visitation will be held at Lakeside Park... Read more
Bulldog Football Preview: Dawgs Ready for Rival Roncalli
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs had a solid week of practice in preparation for Friday night’s (September 15) game against Northeast Conference rival, Aberdeen Roncalli. Roncalli has a new head coach, Billy Young, but Bulldog Head Coach Jeremy Tostenson says his team needs to be prepared for the Cavaliers. “They... Read more
Kristen Unruh
Obituaries September 14, 2017 0
Kristen died September 14, 2017, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Abiding Faith Church in Ortonville with Rev. Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September... Read more
