Airport Improvements Presented
Christian Reimche and Dan Seurer addressed the Milbank City Council Monday, November 14, during its regular meeting. Reimche and Seurer co-founded Buffalo Ridge, a professional aerial application service operating from the Milbank Airport. They believe there is more that could be done to promote aviation and generate income for... Read more

Ruth Dockter

Obituaries November 17, 2016 0

Ruth Dockter, age 89, of South Shore, SD, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Bill Cornelius officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more

Eugene Bornhorst

Obituaries November 17, 2016 0

Eugene Bornhorst, age 59, of Ortonville, MN, died on Thursday, November 10, 2016. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. A short visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m, a... Read more
Win $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks at  Milbank Mistletoe
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says “Kiss your money problems good-bye.” This year’s holiday promotion is Milbank Mistletoe and someone could win 1000 smackeroos in Ol’ Mill Bucks every Saturday. Sign-ups started today. The first drawing is Saturday, November 26. Drawings are November 26, December 3, December 10,... Read more
Board Of Education Approves Advertising in the Schools/Sponsorship Program
The Milbank School District Board of Education met Monday, November 15. The board approved the 2017-2018 school calendar. According to Superintendent Graf, the calendar is similar to the 2016-2017 calendar. The second reading of the Advertising in the Schools/Sponsorship Program was approved with no changes. The policy will apply... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ready for State Volleyball
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs are heading to the State Class A volleyball tournament for the second consecutive year and they are ready. “We are excited to be playing in the state tournament again,” stated head coach Nancy Hoeke. “This group of seniors wanted to end their careers this... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelson, Tilda Swinton, and Benedict Wong. Milbank Native Sean Zimny gives his reaction to this thriller! Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like this video, you can subscribe... Read more
ISO Rating Improves for City of Milbank
The City of Milbank is safer than ever. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke attended the city council’s regular meeting Monday, November 14, to report the ISO rating for the city dropped from a Class 6 to a Class 4. “This is a big deal for the City of Milbank,”... Read more
Football Awards Presented
The Milbank Area Bulldog football team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck November 14, at the high school. Some of the awards were given according to votes from fellow teammates. Junior Cole Dockter was named the Most Valuable Player on offense. He was also named to the... Read more
Dustin Lester’s Fish Tale Goes Viral
Dustin Lester of Milbank went fishing and returned home with a real fish story. That fish tale has gone viral! Dustin and his friend, Heather Cusack, traveled to Florida for a fishing trip to celebrate Dustin’s 29th birthday on November 4. As an avid fisherman, Dustin contracted a nearshore... Read more