Bertel W. Bertelson

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
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
SZ Entertainment: Star Wars Rogue One Reaction
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
Flu Shots Scheduled

Flu Shots Scheduled

Community October 14, 2016 0

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
SZ Entertainment: The Girl on the Train
Milbank Native, Sean Zimny, reviews The Girl on the Train. The Girl on the Train is directed by Tate Taylor and stars Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, and Edgar Ramirez. You can subscribe to SZ Entertainment with your Google Account to support local native,... Read more
Football Preview: Bulldogs Seeking Playoff Berth Friday Night
Milbank Area will host the Sisseton Redmen Friday, October 14, at AB Campbell Stadium. The Bulldogs are 5-2 on the season while Sisseton is 1-5.  “If we win, we will make the playoffs,” said Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “That should be all the motivation we need Friday night.” Milbank... Read more
MHS Choir to Perform Fall Concert
The Milbank High School vocal music department will open its concert series on Monday, October 17. The 96-member concert choir, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will present their annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Musical selections range from Why We Sing and a traditional... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Starts 2016 Campaign
Grant County Combined Appeal Starts 2016 Campaign The Grant County Combined Appeal started its 2016 campaign and its 55th year of People Helping People in Grant County. The goal for 2016 is $170,000 – the same as last year. Seventeen organizations requested funds this year – two less than... Read more
Harold Stubbe Awarded Medals of Honor For Service In The Korean War
Harold Stubbe, a resident of Park Place Assisted Living in Milbank, was awarded two medals of honor during a ceremony October 9. Stubbe received the Ambassador For Peace medal and the National Defense medal for his service in the Korean War. He served in the United States Army from... Read more
Girls VB Loses Battle of the Bulldogs
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the Madison Bulldogs in the annual Battle of the Bulldogs. The volleyball matchup took place Tuesday, October 11, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank Area dropped to 13-5 with the loss. Milbank Area trailed midway through the first set at... Read more