The Milbank Bulldogs battled tough conditions during the Madison Invitational high school boys golf tournament at the Madison Country Club Tuesday, September 5. High winds led to higher scores for the Dawgs. “It was a tough windy day on a difficult golf course,” expressed Milbank head golf coach Mark Keeton.... Read more

The people of Texas continue to suffer in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Sending prayers to those who have lost loved ones or their homes and jobs is one way to offer comfort. Another is to donate hygiene items and school supplies. Orphan Grain Train, a top-rated charity according to... Read more

The Milbank High School girls tennis team traveled to Madison Tuesday, August 22, for the Battle of the Bulldogs. Milbank suffered an 8-1 loss. Jenna Johnson was the lone varsity winner at the No. 6 singles position. “We had competitive second set singles with Jodi DeVaal, Halli Essington, and Rhianna... Read more

Milbank singers Sam and Abbey Converse are among thousands of contestants vying to become the next winner of American Idol. The sisters audition for the hit reality TV show Tuesday, August 29, at Lewis and Clark Landing in Omaha, Nebraska. “I’m so excited,” Sam exclaimed. “And I’m just so excited... Read more

Ruby Eunice (Webster) Madsen, age 96, formerly of Wilmot, SD, died on August 24, 2017, at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, SD. Services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more

The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost all... Read more

Lynne Quale, age 77 of Summit, SD died August 19, 2017, at Doughery Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) hosted its annual Back to School giveaway event Wednesday, August 9, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The project helped nearly 130 children from 60 families prepare for the upcoming school year. “The giveaway went very well,” stated Interlakes Community Action Partnership community service... Read more

Nadeane Buri, age 95, of Milbank died August 11, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVerne Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more

Registration for all St. Lawrence Catholic School students in preschool through sixth grade is Thursday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All students must attend to have their photos taken for the school composites. This includes preschoolers and kindergarteners who are already registered. Lunch tickets, student planners, and... Read more