Love a good brain teaser? Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with like-minded people? That mystery has been solved. Join the Grant County Library’s Puzzle Palooza – a friendly puzzle competition – on Wednesday, October 23. The puzzles are suitable for all ages and the competition... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet on Thursday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Pizza Ranch. This month’s theme is Hats Off to You. Everyone is encouraged to wear a favorite or fun hat. The history of hats will be presented and... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Enters Valley City University Hall of Fame
Local News October 15, 2024 0
Caitlyn (Wojahn) Graf, a 2007 graduate of MHS and a 2011 graduate of Valley City State University, was inducted into the VCSU Vikings Hall of Fame for 2024. The ceremony took place at the Valley City Eagles Club. Caitlyn entered the Hall of Fame as a member of the... Read more
DeBoer Wins Third and Bulldogs Take 10th at State Golf
Milbank Area Golf October 15, 2024 0
Milbank junior Jonathan DeBoer wrapped up his fifth season as a varsity starter by tying for third place at South Dakota’s 2024 State A Golf Tournament. DeBoer also was named to the 2024 All Tournament Team. The tournament was hosted at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford on Tuesday,... Read more
John Trevett, a 1982 graduate of Milbank High School and John “Jack” Hurley, a 1969 alumnus, were inducted into the Northern State University Athletic Hall of Fame for 2024. Trevett received the honor along with the other members of the 1984-85 NSU wrestling team. That year, the Wolves wrestlers... Read more
Bryan Meyer and Bulldogs Win Big at NEC Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country October 15, 2024 0
Bryan Meyer won the individual first-place medal and the Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs each won second place at the Northeast Conference Cross Country Meet on October 10 in Webster. Eric Townsend, head coach for Milbank, remarked, “Times were a little slower for everyone as the temperature was a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Display Strong Performance at State Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis October 15, 2024 0
Coach Abbey Trapp congratulated the MHS girls tennis team at the conclusion of the 2024 SDHSAA Class A State Tennis Championships. The tournament was held at Sioux Park in Rapid City on Monday and Tuesday, October 7-8. “Everyone played hard and we got some very nice wins,” Trapp commented. ... Read more
The Milbank High School Vocal Music Department will perform in concert on Monday, Oct. 21. The choir’s annual fall concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. The group, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will present a wide variety of music. The Crawdad Song” by Greg... Read more
Paul O’Farrell
Obituaries October 14, 2024 0
Paul O’Farrell, 58, of Marvin, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home near Marvin. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Paul Raymond O’Farrell was born on August 24,... Read more
Doris Gilsdorf
Obituaries October 14, 2024 0
Doris Gilsdorf, age 102, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00... Read more
