The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, November 3, in the State Auto cafeteria with Jessica Roggenbuck serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “Mayhem” which means ‘Needless or willful damage’. The word was used five times during the meeting. Speakers of the day were Kirk Simmons... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go to VB Sweet 16
Milbank Area Volleyball November 4, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs are headed to the Sweet 16! The girls volleyball team defeated Aberdeen Roncalli in the first semi-final game of the Region 1A high school volleyball tournament November 3, in Sisseton. Class A implemented a Sweet 16 tournament this year. Thus, no region champion is... Read more
Dale A Leddy
Obituaries November 4, 2016 0
Dale Leddy, age 74, of Marina, Ca, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at his home in Marina. A graveside memorial service and burial of cremains will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Milbank City Cemetery. Pastor Melaine Reiners will officiate. Dale A. Leddy... Read more
SZ Entertainment: The Edge of Seventeen
SZ Entertainment November 4, 2016 0
The Edge of Seventeen is a highly anticipated film which will be released in theaters on November 18. Milbank Native Sean Zimny received tickets to a pre-screening of this movie and offers you his take on the film. It is directed by Kelly Fermon Craig and stars Hailee Steinfeld,... Read more
Liquor Licenses Renewed At The Grant County Commissioners Meeting
Local News November 4, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, November 1 at the Milbank Courthouse. Liquor license renewals were approved for Pine Hills Golf Club, Gertje Van Lith Post 229 (the Big Stone Legion), and Bittersweet Lodge. Items approved on the consent agenda included: Vicki O’Donnell as... Read more
District 4 Senate Candidates Discuss Issues at Public Forum
Local News November 2, 2016 0
District 4 Senate Candidates, Democrat Kathy Tyler and Republican John Wiik, took the hot seat to answer a series of questions during a public forum. The forum was held at the Milbank Visitor Center on October 29. In opening and closing remarks, Tyler said her campaign is about representing... Read more
Milbank’s Quarters 4 the Community is supporting the It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk with its biannual quarter auction Friday, November 4, at the Lantern Inn Supper Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. The auction starts promptly at 7 p.m. Nearly 100 items will be auctioned. Guests bid... Read more
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 and Cub Scout Pack 38 from the Milbank area helped restock the shelves of the Grant County Food Pantry. They held their annual Food and Sight Drive on Saturday, October 29. During the city-wide drive, the groups collected 911 items for the... Read more
House Candidates Voice Views at Public Forum
Local News November 2, 2016 0
On November 8, voters will cast their ballots to choose two members of the South Dakota House of Representatives. The four candidates met and shared their views during a public forum October 29, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Vying for the two seats, are Republicans John Mills of Volga... Read more
Today, November 1, marks one month since Denice Hooth began her duties as president of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. She took a break from her busy schedule to comment on the way things are progressing and how she hopes to lead the business group. “I’m excited about... Read more
