MMS Students Place at Essay Contest
Local News January 26, 2017 0
Four students from Milbank Middle School placed in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The students will be honored at a banquet at the Watertown Elks Lodge Thursday, February 2. Seventh graders Hattie Muellenbach, Isaac Sousa, and Hailey Hupke earned the top three places. Muellenbach tied for first... Read more
Dawgs Come up Short in Ortonville
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 26, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs lost the battle with its rival, the Ortonville Trojans, January 24, in Ortonville. The final score was 72-54. The Trojans scored on nearly every possession early in the game while the Dawgs struggled to hit the hoop. The Bulldogs fought back to cut the deficit... Read more
Vernon “Jack” Montony
Obituaries January 26, 2017 0
Vernon “Jack” Montony, 86, died on January 25, 2017, after a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held at the church Sunday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. with... Read more
Today, January 25, marks one month since the Grant County area was struck by the 2016 Christmas Day ice storm. The storm left turmoil in its wake for nearly five days and 3,500 Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative members without power. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard declared a state of... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs staged a barn-burner with its rival the Ortonville Trojans Tuesday, January 24, in Ortonville. The game stretched into double overtime. The score was tied six times and the lead changed hands 13 times. Milbank Area trailed 25-22 at half time and the score sat at 44-44... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The 2017 Walk is scheduled for June 9-10. Teams have until January 31 to sign up. “There is no registration fee the first year,” stated core committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “We are trying to develop... Read more
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
