The students and staff, along with St. Lawrence parishioners, collected eight large baskets of non-perishable items for the Grant County Food Pantry during their annual drive. The event was a school-wide effort and has been conducted for many years. “The students pray that their contributions help to bring peace... Read more
Transportation Plan Adopted By County Commissioners
Local News December 8, 2015 0
The Grant County Commissioners voted to adopt the five-year Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan. The approval came at the Commissioner’s regular meeting last week at the courthouse. For Grant County to receive funds from the South Dakota Department of Transportation Local Bridge and Improvement Grant Fund, consent of the... Read more
The 25th annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band performed in concert Saturday, December 5, at the Thomas F. Kelly Theatre at Aberdeen Central High School. Back row, left to right, Sadie Holland (clarinet), Mr. Bob Goheen (guest director), Kellie Christians (percussion) and Chase Pinkert (clarinet). Front row,... Read more
Carol Forman of Milbank was the winner in the Merry Milbank holiday promotion Saturday December 5. She won $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the second name drawn. She was present at Hartman’s Family Foods where she claimed her prize. Julie Mertens was the first name drawn and... Read more
Youth Wrestling Program to Begin
Milbank Area Wrestling December 7, 2015 0
The 2016 Milbank youth wrestling program is hosting a registration and parent meeting Tuesday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school lunchroom. “It’s never too late to be involved in a life-long learning experience,” stated Milbank wrestling booster club president Ron Krause. “Even if you have never been involved... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs boys basketball team plans to bounce back even harder this year. “Last year was a rebuilding year, but we made great strides during the season and ended up winning four of our last seven games,” said Coach Bastian. Matt Bastian, in his tenth year as head... Read more
Jamie Mundwiler to Intern for SD Senate
Local News December 7, 2015 0
Jamie Mundwiler has been selected as a student intern for the South Dakota Senate for the 2016 Legislative Session in Pierre. Jamie, a freshman at South Dakota State University, was selected following an application and interview process. Applicants were selected for the intern program based upon academic competence, work... Read more
Boys Basketball Scrimmage Monday Night
High School SportsMilbank Area Boys Basketball December 7, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs boys basketball team’s 2015-16 season tips off with a public scrimmage at the Milbank Armory Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. Fans are requested to bring a bottle of water or sports drink in lieu of the price of admission. The beverages are served to... Read more
Grace Buttke
Obituaries December 5, 2015 0
Grace Buttke, age 87 of Corona, SD died December 4, 2015, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate and burial will be in the Kilborn Lutheran... Read more
Matthew Will
Obituaries December 4, 2015 0
Matthew Will, age 40, rural Milbank resident, died Thursday, December 3, 2015, after a long battle with sarcoma cancer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God in Milbank with Rev. John Hostettler and Rev. Clark Audiss officiating. Burial... Read more
