The four-man team from Thrivent Financial of Milbank took first place in the 12th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament August 30, at Pine Hills Golf Course. The winning team shot a 59 in the 18-hole scramble. Team members were Lance Hamman, Kiel Zinter, Joel Foster, and Boyd... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs will host the Redfield-Doland Pheasants in their home-opener at AB Campbell Stadium Friday, September 1. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The Dawgs are 0-1 on the season and are searching for their first win. Milbank dropped to Madison 32-12 on Monday, leaving them a short... Read more

Emanuel Lutheran Church begins its celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Nazareth-native (Yes, that Nazareth!) Pastor Nabil Nour will share his knowledge of Martin Luther on Saturday, September 9. The free event starts at 4 p.m. and is open to all. A light meal and the opportunity to... Read more

The 2017 Grant County Achievement Days were rated a success when $46,537.60 was raised in the livestock sale and 850 people were served during the annual 4-H barbecue. The South Dakota State Fair begins Wednesday, August 30, and runs through Labor Day. Following are the results for the exhibits: Aerospace & Rocketry... Read more

The 2017 Grant County 4-H Achievement Days wrapped up the three-day event with the swine, dairy cattle, and dairy goat shows. The swine show kicked off the day. Lindsey Mertens’ entry was named Grand Champion purebred gilt and Garrett Mertens’ was Reserve Champion. Garrett Mertens’ animals were also named Grand... Read more

Local youth excelled during  the beef cattle, sheep and meat goat animal shows during the Grant County Achievement Days. The beef show opened the day with Kadon Leddy being named Grand Champion breeding heifer. He also received Reserve Champion breeding heifer honors. In the market steer division, Korbin Leddy was... Read more

The poultry, rabbits, cats, and companion animal shows were featured in the Livestock Building of the 4-H Grounds during Grant County 4-H Achievement Days. Cara Berkner was crowned Grand Champion poultry. Sage Lawrence was named Reserve Champion poultry. Colten Giesen was named Grand Champion waterfowl, and Callie Bolin was Reserve... 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

The Grant County Pheasants Forever donated 10 cases of shells to the youth trap shooting program at the Milbank Trap Range. The youth program holds weekly open shootings and will use the shells for practice. Funds for this donation and others like it are raised during the annual Grant County... Read more