St. Lawrence Fifth Grade Students Graduate From the D.A.R.E. Program
Local News December 28, 2015 0
Eleven fifth grade students from St. Lawrence School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program following a semester-long learning process. A final ceremony was conducted Friday, December 18, in the school gymnasium. Those completing the program included Zander Bowsell, Marianna Fonder, Laney Forrette, Madisen Frerichs, Aiden Ludvigson, Nathan Pillatzki, Nadia Schneck,... Read more
Day One Update: Eight Wrestlers Advance to Placing Round at Floyd Farrand Invitational
Milbank Area Wrestling December 28, 2015 0
Eight Milbank High School wrestlers advance to the placing round of the Floyd Farrand Invitational tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School following the first day of competition today. “We had a good day on the mat,” noted head coach Jeremy Tostenson. Heading into day two of the tournament... Read more
The Milbank Middle School student council group challenged the entire middle school to a penny war competition in which the group raised funds to purchase gifts for children on the community Angel Tree this holiday season. The school raised over $1,000 and purchased gifts for 20 children. “The kids... Read more
Registration will soon take place for the 4-H Shooting Sports special interest group sponsored by Grant County 4-H. The group is open to all youth ages 8-19. Participants do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to take part in the program. Archery registration is set for Monday, January... Read more
Jolaine Weros
Obituaries December 28, 2015 0
Jolaine Ellyn Weros, 68, of Ortonville, Minnesota entered eternal life in the early morning of December 27, 2015, after losing her second battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, beginning at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held... Read more
Basketball Fans Get Ready for the State Farm-S&D One Stop Shootout
High School SportsMilbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball December 28, 2015 0
Calling all basketball fans – get ready for a full day of high school basketball action with the annual State Farm-S&D One Stop Basketball Shootout slated for Tuesday, December 29, at the Milbank High School Armory. Tipoff for the first game is set for 1:30 p.m. where the Waverly-South... Read more
Laverne Schweer
Obituaries December 28, 2015 0
Laverne Schweer, age 70 of rural Milbank died December 27, 2015, at the Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate and burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, rural... Read more
Bulldogs Drop Hard Fought Game to Clark/Willow Lake
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 27, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs dropped to 1-2 on the season following a 53-43 loss to Clark-Willow Lake in its home-opener Tuesday, December 22, at the Milbank Armory. The teams battled it out throughout the first half and kept things fairly even. Milbank Area started out a little slower and... Read more
The top prize in the 24th annual Festival of Christmas trees at the Grant County Courthouse was awarded to the Grant County Library. The theme of the winning tree was “There’s Snow Better Time to Read” which featured handcrafted book page ornaments. The Big Stone American Legion was second... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Struggle to Find the Hoop
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 26, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs struggled to produce points in its 38-29 loss to Clark-Willow Lake Monday, December 21, in a road contest. The locals drop to 1-3 on the season with the loss. The teams started off fairly even throughout most of the first half. Milbank Area trailed... Read more
