Cub Scouts from Milbank held their annual turtle races at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Two divisions competed. In the Rookie division, Denim Fahleen won first place, Keaton Johnson was second, and Grant Christenson, third. In the Veteran division, Jarrett Amdahl won the event, Trey Reil earned second place, and... Read more
Tree of Lights Campaign Continues
Local News December 10, 2016 0
Volunteers and staff of Milbank Area Valley Hospice began their annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign. The Tree of Lights campaign is Milbank Area Valley Hospice Avera’s only method of fundraising. Hospice is a team of professionals – doctors, nurses, social workers, home health aides, and volunteers who provide... Read more
Milbank High School senior Taylor Balling earned a superior rating at the 2016 State Oral Interpretation Tournament in Harrisburg December 2, and December 3. She performed the poem Heaven or Whatever. Also participating at State were Ben Harstad and Caitlin Kroemer. Harstad performed his humorous selection, The Boys of... Read more
17 St. Lawrence Students Graduate D.A.R.E.
Local News December 9, 2016 0
Seventeen fifth-graders from St. Lawrence School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program. A ceremony was held Friday, December 9, in the school gymnasium. Those completing the program included: James Batchelor, Lilly Dreis, Nicholas Fonder, Aubrey Fraasch, Jordan Helgeson, Jayden Johnson, Maggie Kruger, Ivy Lewno, Garrett Mertens, Victoria Nelson, Landon Novy,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Opener
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs basketball team cruised to a 57-21 victory over Tiospa Zina in the opening game of their 2016-2017 season. The locals secured the win in front of a home crowd at the Milbank Armory. “I was very pleased with all the girls on each of... Read more
Al’s Body Shop won the People’s Choice Award and $500 in Ol’ Mill Bucks at the Light Parade during the Winter Wonderland Festival. The Grand Prize was donated by Denice Hooth of Exit Realty. Top float winners were: Al’s Body Shop, business category; The City of Milbank, public category;... Read more
The Milbank High school music department invites everyone to its annual Christmas concert Sunday, December 11. The performance begins at 2:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The concert choir, directed by Miriam Schwenn, will open with See Amid the Winter’s Snow. They will also share The First Breath... Read more
Delmer Laskowske
Obituaries December 9, 2016 0
Delmer Laskowske, age 80 of Milbank died December 8, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Pastor Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial with military honors will be in the... Read more
Bulldogs Have High Hoops
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 8, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team starts its season at Agency Village this Friday, December 9. The Bulldogs take on the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. The C game is set for 5:15 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity games follow. Matt Bastian leads the Dawgs in his eleventh season as head... Read more
Commission Presented With New Agri-Business Ordinance
Local News December 8, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met in a regular session Tuesday, December 6. Two ordinances were proposed. “Initial inquiries have been made by small agri-businesses about an area that is currently zoned for agriculture,” stated Planning and Zoning Director Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker. “If implemented, this ordinance would establish zoning regulations for... Read more
