Bulldogs Split Wins
Milbank Area hosted Redfield-Doland Friday, February 3, at the Milbank Armory and came away with a 67-56 Northeast Conference basketball victory. The Bulldogs then traveled to Sioux Falls Saturday, February 4, to battle Corsica-Stickney in the third game of the Sanford Pentagon Basketball Classic. Milbank Area fell 67-30. Friday... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Poised for State
The Milbank gymnastics team is headed to the state meet this week after qualifying performances at the Region 1A meet in Clear Lake on February 2. The South Dakota State Gymnastics Meet is in Aberdeen on February 10 and February 11. “This meet (Clear Lake) was the qualifying meet... Read more
Berton Morton

Berton Morton

Obituaries February 8, 2017 0

Berton Raymond Morton, age 86 of Milbank, SD died February 8, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church, rural LaBolt, SD. Rev. Mark Chapman will officiate the funeral. Burial with full military honors will take... Read more
Meeting Set for Summer Baseball
An informational baseball meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center for baseball players ages 15 through 19. “All players interested in the baseball program this summer are asked to attend this meeting,” stated organizer Ron Krause. “Parents or other responsible adults... Read more
Scouts Celebrate Boy Scout Week
Scouts from the local area are celebrating Boy Scout Week. The nationwide event occurs annually near February 8, the anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts enjoy a variety of activities including: camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, climbing, sailing and orienteering. They... Read more
St. Williams is New Site for 60’s Plus Dining Program
St. Williams Care Center in Milbank will take over where Trevett’s Cafe left off – serving elderly folks hot, nutritious meals. The 60’s Plus Dining Program, run by Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), began serving meals today, Monday, February 6, at their new location. “Typically we have 12 people... Read more
Craig Morgan to Headline Lake Farley Country Concert
Top country singer and songwriter, Craig Morgan, has again been selected as the country concert artist for the 2017 Lake Farley Summer Event Series. Morgan takes the stage Saturday, July 22. The annual event is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are super excited Craig has... Read more
Dorothy Brown

Dorothy Brown

Obituaries February 6, 2017 0

Dorothy Brown, 91, died on February 6, 2017, at Northridge Residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Dorothy Gene Brown was born December 2,... Read more
Thomas Mack

Thomas Mack

Obituaries February 5, 2017 0

Thomas Mack, age 66 of Big Stone City died February 4, 2017, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic in Ortonville. Father Brian Oestreich will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10 from... Read more
Bulldogs Wrap Up Dual Wrestling Season
The Milbank Bulldogs ended their dual wrestling season with a 41-33 loss to the Webster Bearcats Thursday, February 2, at the Milbank High School Armory. The Dawgs finish with a 11-8 dual record this season. Six seniors and their parents were recognized for their contribution to the team. Competing... Read more