My apologies for not writing last week. This has been a busy but rewarding week.  Two of the bills I sponsored successfully passed out of committee and were debated on the House Floor. The bill I am carrying on behalf of our veterans passed 13-0 in committee and 68-0... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Battle Warner In Defensive Showdown
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs used their tough defense to stick close to the Warner Monarchs through three quarters, but struggling to put the game away as they fell 40-28 Tuesday, January 26, in a road contest. Milbank Area dropped to 3-10 on the season with the loss. The... Read more
Combined Appeal Team Works All Year
In a world filled with tragedy and turmoil, too often people give up and decide they cannot make a difference. It is a testament to the integrity and generosity of the people of Grant County that they buck that trend. Every year, they spread joy to others and eagerly... Read more
Jason Veen Retires From 740th Transportation Company
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Veen of Milbank retired from the South Dakota Army National Guard December 15, 2015, with 20 years of military service. Veen served with the 740th Transportation Company in Milbank as a team leader, a position he’s held since 2008. Veen began his military career... Read more
One-Act Play Takes Third Place At Regions
The Milbank High School one-act play and cast members captured third place at the Region IV competition Tuesday, January 26, in Aberdeen and were just shy of advancing to the State Festival. The top two teams from each region advance to state which is slated for February 4-6 in... Read more
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
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
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
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
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