The Milbank Area Bulldogs dropped to 1-2 on the season with a 63-27 loss to the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Friday, December 15, on the road. Both teams struggled at times throughout the contest. Roncalli held a 18-13 lead after one quarter of play, but the Bulldogs came back and held... Read more

The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 19, and continued their discussion of the water level issue surrounding Lake Albert located south of Highway 12 between Milbank and Big Stone City. At the last meeting of the board, Grant County Auditor Karen Layher informed that board that... Read more

Nearly 120 children received gifts from this year’s Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. The families picked up the gifts Monday, December 18, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The children were photographed with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who also gave them a... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team earned its season-high team score of 128.15 at the Lewis Family Drug Invitational on December 16, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank placed third in the team totals. “We had our best meet of the season so far,” stated head coach Amber Fraasch. “Strong scores on... Read more

The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team faced new competition during the Sioux Falls Swim Team Winter Invitational December 15 – December 17. MALST faced 16 teams in the three-day meet. “There were quite a few teams we have never matched up with, so it was good for us to see... Read more

The Madison Junior Livestock 4-H Club in Grant County donated fruit and goodie buckets to the elderly, shut-ins, and neighbors. The group packed 28 buckets with fruit and Christmas goodies as part of their Christmas party on December 15, at Sioux Historic in Ortonville. The members filled the baskets, delivered... Read more

Milbank High School sophomore, Eli Fischer, captured the championship title at the Rapid City Invitational wrestling tournament this past weekend, Friday and Saturday, December 8-9, at the 106 pound weight class. He was the lone Bulldog to place in the tournament. “We competed hard and battled tough competition,” stated Bulldog... Read more

The Milbank School District Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Monday, December 12. Prior to the meeting, the board members toured the newly acquired school bus. To start the meeting, the board reviewed the financial status of the general fund. “This is the first month we are... Read more

The Milbank gymnastics team improved their scores at two recent meets. The locals hosted Hendricks/RTR (Minnesota) in a dual meet on Tuesday, December 5, and then traveled to Aberdeen Saturday, December 9, for the Hub City Invitational. Milbank scored 126.40 points behind Hendricks/RTR with 133.55. “The girls continued to improve,”... Read more

Vera June Dikstaal, age 83, of Milbank, SD, died on December 11, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate. Inurnment will be at Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more