Milbank Speech and Debate Team Take First In Watertown
Local News January 28, 2016 0
The Milbank speech and debate team captured first place at the Watertown Speech Fiesta Friday and Saturday, January 22 and 23. Students participated in three preliminary rounds of individual events Friday with the finals on Saturday. Brianna Schreurs qualified for the finals in the Informative division and finished fifth... Read more
Shooters Advance In KC Free Throw Contest
Local News January 28, 2016 0
Nine shooters will advance to the Knights of Columbus state free throw contest after winning the top spot at the local competition Sunday, January 17, at the St. Lawrence School gym. The district event is slated for Sunday, February 7, at the new middle school in Watertown. Winners in... Read more
Milbank Area Gymnasts Compete In Watertown
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team competed in Watertown Saturday, January 23, and finished sixth in the team standings with 125.925 points. Mitchell won the event with 145.15 points. Watertown was the runner-up with 137.20 while Madison finished third with 136.525. Rounding out the team totals were Brookings, 133.325; Huron,... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Battle In Recent Contests
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs continue to battle hard on the court but suffered two losses in its recent high school boys basketball matchups to drop to 3-8 on the season. The Dawgs hosted Hamlin Friday, January 22, and were edged out 53-48. The locals were then featured in double... Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Millstone Opens With New Look
Local News January 27, 2016 2
The Millstone Family Restaurant re-opened its doors this morning at 5:30 a.m. with the owners and employees greeting customers with hot coffee and happy-to-be-back smiles. After being closed for just over two weeks, the business is vibrant and full of life following a complete remodel of its interior. “We have been... Read more
Ethel G. Leavitt
Obituaries January 26, 2016 0
Ethel G. Leavitt, age 93, of Milbank, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Golden Living Center. No funeral services will be held. Read more
Young Grapplers Step Into Bulldog Lineup
Milbank Area Wrestling January 26, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team saw a lot of mat time this past weekend with a quadrangular in Chamberlain Friday followed by the River City Rumble tournament Saturday in Chamberlain. Several younger wrestlers filled vacant spots in the Bulldogs lineup, left open because of illness. Alec Bien, Jake Anderson... Read more
Hope Karels and Cailey Sime hosted a Farm Safety poster contest in conjunction with the annual Grant County Farm and Home Show. The two members of the Grant County 4-H program coordinated cash prizes sponsored by Schuneman Equipment, Sime Repair and Titan Machinery. The duo said, “Thank you to all... Read more
Steven Lester Folk
Obituaries January 25, 2016 0
Steven Lester Folk, age 63, of Sioux Falls, and formerly of Milbank, died January 24, 2016, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Visitation will... Read more
If it’s true, everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten, you probably learned it from Mrs. Scott. Many well-wishers attended the 95th birthday celebration in honor of Mrs. Mary Scott at an open house Sunday, January 24, at Park Place in Milbank. For 45 years, Mary taught... Read more
