Central United Methodist Church will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The nine-week class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more! The class begins Wednesday, September 16, and runs through November 11. It will take place weekly... Read more
Johnny Larson
Obituaries September 15, 2015 0
Johnny H. Larson, age 90, of Ortonville, died Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Northridge Residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. John Ragan officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held... Read more
Marie Gerdes
Obituaries September 15, 2015 0
Marie V. Gerdes, age 73, of Milbank died Sunday, September 13, 2015, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Burial will be held at... Read more
Janet Van Sambeek
Obituaries September 15, 2015 0
Janet Marie (Prisinger) Van Sambeek, 88, passed away September 13, 2015, surrounded by family at the Avera Medical Hospital in Milbank, SD following her battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015, at 10:30 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Visitation will... Read more
Youth from Grant County showed their talents at the 2015 South Dakota State Fair. “Sew It, Grow It, Show It” was this year’s theme. Several 4-H’ers earned top spots during the five-day event. Allison Leddy won Grand Champion in the Red Angus Breeding Beef division and earned a purple... Read more
The Milbank Area boys golf team improved its scores and landed in sixth place at the Groton Invitational meet Saturday with a team score of 406. “The boys are continuing to work hard and improve,” noted Bulldog head coach Mark Keeton. “We are hitting a lot of good shots... Read more
MHS Crowns Schmitt and Snaza Royalty
Local News September 14, 2015 0
Milbank High School Homecoming Coronation was performed before a packed house this evening. The ceremony concluded with the crowning of Queen Morgan Schmitt, daughter of Neal and Lisa Schmitt, and King Isaac Snaza, son of Brad and Sara Snaza. They will reign over the 2015 Homecoming festivities this week.... Read more
Amy Thue is the newest member on the Milbank School District Board of Education. Monday’s board meeting (Sept 14) marks the commencement of her duties in an official capacity with school in session. Thue, Communications Director for Avera Health, was appointed to the board to replace Gwen Biersbach, who... Read more
So Close! Dawgs Drop To Cavaliers In Barn-Burner
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2015 1
In an exciting matchup that went down to the wire, the Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-13 loss to the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Friday night at Clark Swisher Field. The Dawgs fell to 2-1 on the season with the loss. “This is a hard loss to swallow,” stated... Read more
When Is This Construction Going To Be Done?
Local News September 12, 2015 0
The past few months have been challenging for drivers in Milbank with dozens of detours and constant road construction along Highway 12. People keep asking the same question – when will it be done? Here’s the update. Third Avenue is now open. Traffic has been rerouted for the closing... Read more
