Marvin Block
Obituaries January 23, 2017 0
On January 21, 2017, just five days before his 96th birthday, Marvin N. Block passed away at Northridge Residence, surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor David Tonn will officiate and burial... Read more
Bien and Folk Take Down First Place
Milbank Area Wrestling January 23, 2017 0
MHS wrestlers Alec Bien and Riley Folk brought home first place wins from the River City Rumble tournament in Chamberlain Saturday, January 21. Bien was the top grappler in the 145-pound weight class. Folk won in the 195-pound class. Eli Fischer landed in second place at 106, and Cole... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bounce Back
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 23, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs split wins last weekend at the Milbank Armory. They fell 57-38 to Hamlin Friday, but bounced back to defeat Clark-Willow Lake 60-50 on Saturday. Their season record now stands at 8-5. In the game with Hamlin, Milbank Area trailed 16-14 at the end of... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Hit Season Best
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 23, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team hit their highest score of the season at the Watertown Invitational meet January 21. The team tallied 128.775 points “This was a great meet for the team,” stated Bulldog Gymnastics Head Coach Amber Fraasch. “We hit most of our routines and are showing more... Read more
Bulldogs Fight In Close Hoops Battle
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 23, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs maintained their composure, but suffered a 43-36 non-conference basketball loss to the Castlewood Warriors Saturday, January 21, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs now sit at 5-8 for the season. Milbank Area held a 11-9 lead at the end of the opening quarter. They hit... Read more
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring and is making a difference? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve – nominate that special teacher for the 2016-2017 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful teachers is so... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Coop Rates to Rise February 1
Local News January 22, 2017 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative finalized its 2017 budget and announced rates will go up February 1. “In order to meet our obligations and maintain financial stability, we are planning rate increases in all of our rate classes,” stated WVEC General Manager Dave Page. “The changes are calculated to produce... Read more
Four hoopsters took the top spots at the local Knights of Columbus free throw competition on January 15, at St. Lawrence School. They advance to the Knights of Columbus district contest slated for Sunday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the new middle school in Watertown. Local winners include:... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Step Up Their Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 22, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs played a solid game and were rewarded with a 60-51 victory over the Hamlin Chargers January 19, on the road. The Dawgs improved to 5-7 for the season. Milbank Area started out hot and held a 19-15 advantage at the end of the opening quarter.... Read more
Commissioners Approve Purchase Of New Vehicle For Sheriff’s Department
Local News January 22, 2017 0
The Grant County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department during their regular meeting on January 17. A 2017 Ford Interceptor SUV will be purchased from Land Motors in Pierre for $29,542. Money was also allocated for building repairs for the sheriff’s... Read more
