Lars Andersen’s journey at the 2017 South Dakota National Geographic State Bee took him to eighth place. Lars is an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School. Fifth-grader Maggie Kruger represented St. Lawrence School. The contest was held on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. In the eight-question opening... Read more
Milbank Golfers Swing Into Spring
Milbank Area Golf April 18, 2017 0
The MHS girls golf team traveled to its first meet of the season. They competed in the Hamlin Early Bird at the Lake Region Golf Club on April 13. The Lady Bulldogs landed in seventh place in the team standings with a score of 331. “I was very happy... Read more
Bulldog Netters Have Strong Showing
Milbank Area Tennis April 18, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team battled Benson, Minnesota on April 17, in Benson. The Dawgs were defeated 5-2. “It was a good matchup for our squad,” said Coach Jim Dahl. “There were several competitive sets.” The number two doubles pair of Jose Chen and Caden Ebsen and the... Read more
The MHS track meet scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 18, in Webster has been cancelled due to soggy conditions at the Webster facility. The locals will travel this afternoon to Clear Lake to attend the Kiwanis Relays beginning at 3 p.m. Read more
Milbank Road Construction Plans Finalized
Local News April 17, 2017 1
The City of Milbank is preparing for its busiest time of the year – road construction season. According to Jason Kettwig, administrator for the City of Milbank, the city’s biggest road construction project this summer is Viola Street, south of Highway 12. “We will be doing total reconstruction of... Read more
Grant County Courthouse Undergoing Renovations
Local News April 17, 2017 0
The Grant County Courthouse is getting a face lift by Mid-Continental Restoration Company of Parkston, South Dakota. The company is using a tuck pointing method to update the facade. “Work is being done to remove the caulking that is bad between the seams of the brick and re-caulk it... Read more
MHS Receives Outstanding Student Council Award
Local News April 17, 2017 0
The Milbank High School Student Council received the 2017 South Dakota Outstanding Student Council award during the 30th Annual State Convention of the South Dakota Student Council Association (SDSCA) in Rapid City April 9-11. The convention took place at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center with over 1,000 students and... Read more
The Grant County Public Library is celebrating 2017 Money Smart Week April 22-29. A Lunch and Learn Financial Hour will be held at the library on Thursday, April 27, from 12 to 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jane Strommen, Ph.D. Strommen is a gerontology specialist. She is jointly... Read more
William “Bill” Mellon
Obituaries April 15, 2017 0
William “Bill” Mellon, age 63, former resident of Ortonville, died on April 12, 2017, at the Golden Pond Home in Maple Grove, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Hope Church in Ortonville with Pastor David Homrighausen officiating. Visitation will... Read more
Violet (Vi) Wohlleber
Obituaries April 15, 2017 0
Violet (Vi) Wohlleber, age 86, of rural Summit/South Shore died Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She was the widow of Ervin O. Wohlleber. Funeral services will be Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mazeppa Township.... Read more
