The Milbank Lady Bulldog gymnastics team competed in the Hub City Invitational December 10. They finished ninth in the team standings with 125.80 points. “We had a much better performance in our second meet of the season,” stated head coach Amber Fraasch. “Our score of 125.80 was in line with... Read more

It’s lights out at the old hospital. Lights on at the new. Today, December 14, was moving day for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients of Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank. They now will be housed together under one roof at the new healthcare campus. Although the... Read more

Wayne and Nancy Van Hout were this week’s winners of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The Van Houts reside east of Milbank at 15099 482nd Avenue. The couple receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The final week remains in the house lighting contest,”... Read more

Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative employees and board members held a small ceremony to raise the American flag in honor of our country and its veterans. The flag is an addition to the cooperative’s headquarters on East Highway 12 in Milbank Steph Trevett, billing clerk for WVEC, has a son who serves... Read more

If you still need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit, take a stroll through the Grant County Courthouse. Seventeen beautifully decorated Christmas trees are on display. Or visit the courthouse during their open house Tuesday, December 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year, young musicians will provide... Read more

Valley Queen Cheese announced today its Board of Directors has chosen Doug Wilke as the company’s next CEO. Wilke comes to Milbank from Wisconsin and brings with him an impressive record of industry experience, product knowledge, and a ‘can do attitude’. Ray Trankle, Valley Queen’s Board Chair said, “Our board... Read more

The Milbank Area boys basketball team starts its season at Agency Village this Friday, December 9. The Bulldogs take on the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. The C game is set for 5:15 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity games follow. Matt Bastian leads the Dawgs in his eleventh season as head coach.... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners met during their regular session December 6, at the Grant County Courthouse. Todd Kays, Executive Director of First District Association of Local Governments, proposed wording changes to Ordinance 2016-01. A public hearing was set for Tuesday, December 20, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse and will... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs captured seventh place at their opening wrestling tournament – the Watertown Dual. The meet was held December 3, at the Watertown Civic Arena. Milbank suffered a 51-24 loss to Harrisburg to start the day. The Dawgs then fell 60-18 to Watertown and 60-12 to Pierre. They downed... Read more