The Milbank Middle School student council spearheaded an effort to help restock the Grant County Food Pantry. “Each homeroom of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades was given an incentive to bring items to donate to the food pantry,” explained middle school counselor Heidi Wellnitz. “Any homeroom that brought... Read more
Cross Country Runners Punch Ticket To State
Milbank Area Cross Country October 18, 2016 0
The Milbank Area girls cross country team is headed to State. The runners punched their ticket with a third place finish at the Region 1A meet in Webster Thursday, October 13. The state meet is in Huron on October 22. “The region meet was another good meet for the... Read more
Nathan Loutsch, a sophomore at Milbank High School, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Chorus. He is the son of Jeff and Marie Loutsch. Chase Pinkert, a junior at MHS, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Band. He is the son... Read more
BREAKING: Grant County Sheriff Reports Stabbing
Local News October 18, 2016 0
The Grant County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call of a stabbing in rural Grant County on October 15. The victim, Dylan Pauli, age 19 of Milbank, received serious but non life threatening injuries. Twenty-one year old Austin Kuechenmeister, of Minnesota, is being held in the Grant County... Read more
Fifteen Milbank Middle School band students were selected for the Eastern Dakota Junior Music Festival. The festival included band students from Northeast schools in South Dakota. John Laughlin, Sioux Falls Memorial Middle School Band Director, was the guest conductor. The culminating concert took place October 11, at the Arlington... Read more
The Accountant, a movie which follows the life of a CPA who makes his living cooking the books for dangerous operations, has recently been released in theaters. Milbank Native Sean Zimny gives his reaction to this thriller! Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like... Read more
Bertel W. Bertelson
Obituaries October 17, 2016 0
Bertel Bertelson, age 93, of Marvin, SD, died on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD, with Rev. Justin Neugebauer officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more
Bulldogs Secure Playoff Spot
Milbank Area Football October 16, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs dominated the Sisseton Redmen 51-0 in high school football action Friday, October 14, at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs improved to 6-2 on the season and secured a first round playoff berth. “I am happy with the way we came out and played with energy... Read more
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set to hit the big screen this December. In anticipation of this blockbuster, Milbank Native Sean Zimny gives his reaction to an exciting trailer. Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like this video, you can subscribe to... Read more
The Department of Health has stopped providing free flu shots for all children. With the adoption of the Affordable Care Act, federal funds can no longer be used to purchase flu vaccines for children who are not VFC eligible (uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, or American Indian). The Grant County Community... Read more
