Depth and experience are key words for the MHS boys and girls cross country teams for the 2017 season. The varsity girls return five of the top six runners from last year’s Northeast Conference championship team. The Lady Bulldogs were the Region 1A runners-up, and finished in 11th place... Read more
The MHS girls tennis team will use the motto, Rise Above It, to keep them motivated during the 2017 season. “The ‘it’ in our motto is any form of adversity, on or off the court, that needs to be overcome,” says Bulldog Head Coach Jim Dahl. “We need to... Read more
The Farmers’ Market on Main Street in Milbank will be open Tuesday, August 22, with one noticeable change. “The vendors will be placed along the sidewalks of Main Street, and the street will not be closed off as it has been,” says Downtown Tuesdays coordinator Amy Thue. “Participating stores... Read more
Lynne Quale
Obituaries August 20, 2017 0
Lynne Quale, age 77 of Summit, SD died August 19, 2017, at Doughery Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope... Read more
Dr. Conroy Warns Against Watching the Solar Eclipse Monday
Local News August 20, 2017 0
Dr. John Conroy of Conroy Eye Care in Milbank advises everyone, especially children, to find a safe method to view Monday’s eclipse. The solar eclipse on August 21, is a rare astronomical event – the moon slides across the face of the sun. It will be visible across the... Read more
Frances Kopitzke
Obituaries August 18, 2017 0
Frances Elaine Kopitzke, age 69, of Ortonville died on August 17, 2017, at her residence in Ortonville. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, from 5:00 –... Read more
MHS Football Scrimmage Canceled
Milbank Area Football August 18, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldog football public scrimmage for tonight, Friday, August 18, has been cancelled because of the current thunderstorm. The scrimmage will not be rescheduled according to head coach Jeremy Tostenson. Read more
Duane Chamley
Obituaries August 18, 2017 0
Duane Wesley “Dutch” Chamley, age 88, of Milbank died on August 18, 2017, at Park Place Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County
Local News August 18, 2017 0
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. – A 77-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash Tuesday night west of Big Stone City. The name of the person is not being released pending notification of family members. He died Wednesday in a Fargo, N.D. hospital. A 1999 Dodge... Read more
Giessingers Organize Out of the Darkness Walk
Local News August 17, 2017 0
Ken and Carolyn Giessinger lost their son, Jason, to suicide on May, 16, 2011. They now strive to keep other families from experiencing that pain. “South Dakota is ranked ninth in the nation for the highest suicide rate,” according to Carolyn. “That’s very high. A family is shattered when... Read more
