First Baby of 2016 in Milbank
Local News January 12, 2016 0
New Year’s baby Trent Michael David Eckland came into the world on January 8, 2016. He arrived at Milbank Area Hospital Avera to Tomas Eckland and Kara Schell. Trent was born at 4:24pm and weighed 8lbs. 3.2 oz. He’s 19 1/2 inches long. Trent joins big brother Brandon Forrette. His parents... Read more
Lavina Loeschke
Obituaries January 12, 2016 0
Lavina Loeschke, age 93, of Big Stone City, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Burial will... Read more
Minnesotans Win Wrestling Border Battle
Milbank Area Wrestling January 12, 2016
The three Minnesota schools who fought in the Big Stone Therapies Wrestling Border Battle secured a 6-3 advantage over the three South Dakota schools Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory. Minnesota was represented by teams from Marshall, United and Border West. United is a collaboration between Montevideo, Lac... Read more
Kylee and Katie Mogen, members of the Shooting Stars 4-H Club in Milbank, are putting their creativity to use in the 4-H sewing club through Grant County 4-H. Kylee is working on the quilt block challenge as part of a community service project. The challenge is a new event,... Read more
Noem Reacts to President’s Final State of the Union Address
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 12, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s final State of the Union address: “The picture President Obama tried to paint tonight is a starkly different image than what most people see in their own backyard. We live in a world where wages are... Read more
Rounds Statement on VA Inspector General
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 12, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today made the following statement after the committee approved the nomination of Michael Missal to be Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “The VA hasn’t had a permanent Inspector General for over two... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Battle Tough Competition
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 12, 2016 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team battled tough competition and landed in third place at the Melrose, MN, triangular Thursday, January 7. Melrose Area High School is head coach Amber Fraasch’s alma mater and a new meet added to the schedule this season. The locals continue to recover from injuries... Read more
Velma Busk
Obituaries January 11, 2016 0
Velma Busk, age 93, of Milbank, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating.Burial will follow in the Milbank City... Read more
Eugene Nelson
Obituaries January 11, 2016 0
Eugene Nelson, age 86, of Colorado Springs, CO, and formerly of Ortonville, MN, died on Monday, January 11, 2016, at New Day Cottages at Pine Creek in Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville... Read more
Milbank Area Cagers Earn Second Win Of Season
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team secured its second win of the season with a 67-60 victory over Groton Area in Northeast Conference play Friday, January 8, on the road. The locals improved to 2-4 with the win. “The guys really played well without the ball,” commented Bulldog head... Read more
