SD Republican Leaders to Converge in Milbank
Local News May 7, 2017 0
The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more
Ronald Van Hoorn Sr.
Obituaries May 7, 2017 0
Ronald Van Hoorn Sr., age 66 of Milbank died May 6, 2017, in Roberts County, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 5... Read more
St. Lawrence School first grader Andrew Karels, son of Josh and Karissa Karels of Milbank, was presented with a Citizenship Award from Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren Friday, May 5. “Andrew and his grandmother were the first people to come into my office and report the vandalism that was... Read more
China Panda Restaurant Coming to Milbank
Local News May 4, 2017 1
The China Panda Restaurant is preparing to open in Milbank in July. The restaurant is in the Whetstone Mall on East Highway 12 in the former Video Place location. Owner Angel Li of Morris, Minnesota says it will feature Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisines. Mandarin-style Chinese food is all... Read more
Gwendolyn Hegge
Obituaries May 4, 2017 0
Gwendolyn Hegge, better known as Babe, age 93, of Milbank, passed away at St. William’s Nursing Care Center in Milbank, SD on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Services for Babe will be Saturday May 13, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Rev. Melanie Reiners will... Read more
Tim and Sue Stengel Donate Trees to School
Local News May 4, 2017 0
Tim Stengel, an alumnus of MHS, and his wife, Sue, of Milbank are replacing the evergreen trees around AB Campbell Stadium. The Stengel’s are donating 50 Scot Pine trees in an effort to clear about 260 trees from property adjoining their land. “We purchased our land from someone who... Read more
Twenty-seven students in grades 6-12, along with 19 parents and faculty members, recently returned from a seven-day trip to Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. “There’s history of seniors going on trips, but those were done before my time here,” stated Superintendent Al Stewart. “There have never been... Read more
Viola Street Construction Update
Local News May 4, 2017 0
A major road construction project by the City of Milbank began last week on South Viola Street. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the total reconstruction of Viola Street from Highway 12 to East 7th Avenue will take most of the summer to complete. “We hope the project will... Read more
Girls Golf Teams Hits Season Low Score
Milbank Area Golf May 4, 2017 0
The MHS girls golf team hit a season low score of 416 during the Ortonville Invitational meet Wednesday, May 3. “I was very pleased with how the girls played,” commented Head Coach Mark Keeton. “Our 416 team score was 14 strokes better than any team score we have had... Read more
Tennis Team Gains Experience
Milbank Area Tennis May 4, 2017 0
The Bulldogs boys tennis team lost three matches to Harrisburg, Brookings, and Vermillion at the Brookings Quadrangular on April 28. They were defeated by Aberdeen Central in a dual match on May 1, and we’re edged out by Yellow Medicine East on May 2. Brookings Triangular Milbank faced Harrisburg... Read more
