Kids are messy! Everyone knows that. But if you think being a school janitor is just mopping floors and taking out garbage, try spending one day with them. Cindy Davis, who has been employed for five years as a custodian at Koch School says, “You never know what you are... Read more

Selma Felton, age 94 of Ortonville died September 16, 2017, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at Mundwiler and... Read more

The 2017 ACT scores for Milbank students were released and discussed by the Milbank School District Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting September 11. Superintendent Tim Graf reported 76% of last year’s graduates completed the exam, with scores slightly lower than the previous year, and lower than the... Read more

Beth and Mark St. Martin, owners of Street Graphex on Main Street in Milbank, invite people to shop locally while checking out their newly transformed store. The couple’s remodeling project began with renovations to their home upstairs and the exterior of their building. In the process, they decided to revamp... Read more

The Milbank High School boys golf team hit a season low score of 367 during the Groton Invitational September 9. Milbank Head Golf Coach Mark Keeton said, “As a team, we were able to cut down on our penalty strokes which made a big difference. I like the direction we... Read more

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