Bulldog Runners Get Big Meet Experience
Milbank Area Cross Country September 29, 2015 0
Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams competed at one of the largest cross country meets in the nation. They traveled to the Roy Griak Invitational meet on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 26. Griak was a legendary cross country and... Read more
Milt Stengel of Milbank was named first place champion with the highest point total for the team penning season by the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association following Saturday’s event. Point totals were tallied for each event during the course of the season. Stengel finished first while Keith Kelly took second... Read more
Every Vote Counts – Head to Polls to Decide Tax Debate
Local News September 29, 2015 0
Today is voting day! Grant County residents head to the polls to voice their opinions on the recent debate stemming from the passage of two tax measures by the Grant County Commission this summer. On the ballot are: An increase in the wheel tax from $4 to $5, with a... Read more
Former Gov. Miller Passes Away; Gov. Daugaard Requests Flags At Half-Staff
State News September 29, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – Walter Dale Miller, the 29th Governor of South Dakota, passed away last night. Miller, 89, served as governor from 1993 to 1995. “Gov. Miller was a friend and I will miss him,” said Gov. Daugaard. “Walter Dale Miller assumed the governorship at a time of tragedy... Read more
Merlene Schliesman
Obituaries September 28, 2015 0
Merlene Dorothea Schliesman, 73, died at her home in Wilmot, South Dakota, on Sunday morning, September 27, 2015, after a brief battle with lung cancer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday afternoon, October 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wilmot Lutheran Church, 401 Ordway Street, with Reverend... Read more
Adam Thomas Qualifies For State A Golf Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 28, 2015 0
Milbank sophomore, Adam Thomas, is the lone Bulldog to qualify for the state Class A boys golf tournament. He conquered the feat with an eighth place finish at the Region 1A golf meet at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank Monday, September 28. Thomas shot an 18-hole round of... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Names New General Manager
Local News September 28, 2015 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative announced today that Dave Page has been selected as the next general manager of the cooperative. He will replace Steve Ahles, who will end his 30-year career in December. Page has been employed at Whetstone for 19 years serving in many capacities, including network administration,... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Prepare For Region Play
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2015 0
The Milbank Area boys golf team wrapped up its regular season and prepares for the Region 1A golf tournament in hopes of earning a berth to the state Class A meet. Milbank will host the Region 1A meet Monday, September 28, at Pine Hills Golf Course. Golfers will tee... Read more
Dawgs Cruise To Victory Over Cossacks
Milbank Area Football September 26, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to a 33-21 victory over the Sioux Valley Cossacks Friday night at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs improved to 3-2 on the season with the win. The visitors received the ball to start the game and put together a long drive. It was capped... Read more
Progress Continues Along Highway 12
Local News September 26, 2015 0
The saying things tend to get worse before they get better certainly holds true when discussing road construction in Milbank. An additional strip of Highway 12, from Ninth Street to Flynn Drive is closed and currently is being resurfaced which is making for additional travel detours around the city.... Read more
