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A jury delivered a guilty verdict Thursday, September 14, in the Grant County murder trial of Michael Swan. Swan, age 63, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his wife, 77-year-old Angelina Swan, at the couple’s Milbank apartment on October 24, 2016. Swan was charged with one count... Read more

Community Bible Study begins its 2017-2018 year on September 18 and 19. All men and women are welcome to the nondenominational Bible study. The evening class meets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, at Living Word Lutheran Church, 101 Northridge Avenue, Milbank. Classes continue to meet at the church... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 3-0 victory over the Sisseton Redmen in Northeast Conference high school volleyball action September 14, on the road. Milbank Area improved to 4-5 for the season with the win. The Lady Bulldogs got out to a quick 6-1 start. Sisseton came back... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs had a solid week of practice in preparation for Friday night’s (September 15) game against Northeast Conference rival, Aberdeen Roncalli. Roncalli has a new head coach, Billy Young, but Bulldog Head Coach Jeremy Tostenson says his team needs to be prepared for the Cavaliers. “They are... 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

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the traditionally tough Arlington Cardinals in non-conference high school volleyball action Tuesday, September 13, on the road. Milbank Area dropped to 3-5 on the season. Milbank Area fell behind early in the opening set at 4-9. They battled back, but... Read more

The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, September 11. They approved a cooperative agreement with Ortonville to form a gymnastics coop. “Ortonville has not been able to secure a coach,” explained Superintendent Tim Graf. “Ortonville recently held an interest meeting where 11 girls in grades... Read more

The Milbank Lady Bulldog tennis team spent a lot of time on the court and came away with positive gains following the Brandon Valley Invitational Friday and Saturday, September 8-9. The locals sit with a 4-8 season record following the event. “This was a very good mid-season experience for our... Read more

The Milbank High School boys and girls cross country teams finished with high marks in their home Hardee’s Invitational meet Saturday, September 9, at Pine Hills Golf Course. “This was a fantastic meet for both teams,” expressed Bulldog head cross country coach Eric Townsend. “The conditions were perfect and the... Read more