Dale Prisinger Retires from Valley Queen Cheese
Dale Prisinger was honored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. in Milbank on his last day of employment. He retired after 38 and a half years of service with the company. Prisinger started his career with Valley Queen on March 3, 1978, in the Packaging Room. He later moved... Read more
Milbank Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder
 Michael Swan, age 62 of Milbank, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida, appeared before the Circuit Court in Grant County on Monday, October 31, on an amended charge of murder in the second degree. Swan is accused of killing his wife, Angelina Swan, on or about October 24 at... Read more
Grant-Deuel Students Attend All-State Chorus
Four students represented Grant-Deuel High School at South Dakota High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra in Sioux Falls from October 27 to October 29. Nearly 1000 students attended. The event culminated with a Grand Concert at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Saturday evening. Representing Grant-Deuel were: soprano, Ashley... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Enter Region Volleyball Tournament With Top Seed
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs completed their regular volleyball season with a 17-6 record and a perfect record in the Northeast Conference. They were rewarded with the number one seed in Region 1A and will have a first round bye in the region tournament. The tournament begins Tuesday, November... Read more
Pink Donut Day At Zems Bakery
The St. Williams/Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk team is hosting a Pink Day with Zems Bakery in Milbank Thursday, November 3. When you purchase anything pink (long johns, cupcakes, cookies, donuts), 100% of the proceeds will go to the St. Williams/Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk team, which in turn, is given... Read more
Lillian Knutson

Lillian Knutson

Obituaries October 31, 2016 0

Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Lillian Knutson, age 93, of Ortonville who died October 30, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa with Pastor Thaine Kister officiating. Visitation... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Inferno
Inferno, based of the best-selling book by Dan Brown, is directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones. 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 to... Read more
Mackayla Schuelke Named MHS October Student Of The Month
Milbank High School senior, Mackayla Schuelke, was chosen as the October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Tammy and Kevin Schuelke. Mackayla is active in volleyball, basketball, and track. In addition to sports, she is also a member of the Art and Media Club. Outside of... Read more
Police Chief Helps Educate Public On Halloween Safety
Halloween is this Monday. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd VanVooren, stated, “With the Chamber of Commerce Treat Street, Milbank has been a very safe community on Halloween.” “But, please keep in mind ways to make the evening as safe as possible.” He offered these safety tips for your little ghosts... Read more
Junior Makers and Reading Program On November Library Schedule
Two special events have been added to a long lineup of events scheduled at the Grant County Public Library for November. Tuesday, November 8, the Junior Makers will be led by William Karels who will show children ages 6-12 how to make no-bake turkey cookies. The program begins at... Read more