The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters met March 2, with Kim Veen serving as the Toastmaster. Speakers of the day were Dave Schaack and Talia Athey. The next meeting is Thursday, March 16, at noon at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The Babbel-Ons will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Anyone interested in learning more... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host a beginning genealogy and research workshop Monday, March 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Virginia Hanson from the South Dakota State Archives department of the SD State Historical Society will lead the workshop. “Whether you want to get started, make sure you... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs gave fans their money’s worth at the semi-final Region 1A high school boys basketball game Thursday, March 2, in Webster. No. 5 seed Milbank Area met No. 1 seed Sisseton. The Bulldogs eventually fell 51-44 to end their season. “I think the faithful Bulldog fans... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs take on the Webster Area Bearcats in the Sweet 16. The winner advances to the State Tournament. Scroll below and click play to watch the game! Share Events on The Cube Read more
The Lady Bulldogs face a familiar opponent at the Sweet 16 in their quest for a State Class A tournament spot. The winners of all eight games advance to the State Class A tournament at Frost Arena in Brookings March 9-11. Milbank Area, a No. 10 seed in the... Read more
Seventy-three units of blood were donated by Milbank High School students and staff during their blood drive Wednesday, March 1, in the Milbank Armory. Nine people donated for the first time during the event. Students blood drive coordinators include: (l. to r.) Shawn Stemsrud, Christina Lusk, and Adam Thomas.... Read more
The 2017 District 7 youth wrestling tournament takes place Saturday, March 4, at the Milbank High School Armory. District 7 includes Britton, Clark, Clear Lake, Groton, Milbank, Sisseton, Watertown, Webster, and Enemy Swim Day School. The top eight places in each weight class advance to the Region 4 tournament... Read more
Unity Square hosted the American Red Cross blood drive in Milbank February 28. One-hundred and seven units of blood were collected, exceeding the drive’s goal by seven units. “This drive was fantastic,” stated organizer Margaret Skoog. “The donor flow was even and steady all day. Nobody had to stand... Read more
Students and staff at Koch Elementary School in Milbank are enjoying a week of activities and dress up days in celebration of Read Across America from February 27 through March 3. The highlight has been a presentation by Debbie Hoven, author and illustrator from Alexandria, Minnesota. Hoven has written... Read more
Phyllis Schwagerl
Obituaries March 2, 2017 0
Phyllis Schwagerl, age 90, resident of Browns Valley, MN, died on February 27, 2017 at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. Stan Wieser officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March... Read more
