Harvey Miner reached a milestone at the American Red Cross blood drive on November 2. He attained his 12-gallon pin. Miner was amongst dozens of donors who gave a total of 102 units during the blood mobile’s stop in Milbank. According to blood driver organizer, Margaret Skoog, the Bloodmobile was... Read more

The Grant County Public Library will continue their normal scheduling throughout the rest of November and into December. Programs featured for the remainder of 2016 include Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey, Adult Coloring, Tech Tuesday, Junior Makers and Reading Adventures. Library director Jody Carlson would also like to inform patrons... Read more

Senior setter for the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs, Mikaela Hoeke, was named to the 2016 Class A All-Tournament team. Hoeke was selected after the conclusion of the state tournament in Watertown November 17 through November 19. Mikaela is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and has filled the setter... Read more

Before the doors are officially open for business, the Milbank Area Health Care Campus invites everyone to an open house and ribbon cutting Tuesday, November 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. Tour the new facility, enjoy refreshments, and visit with medical staff. “The staff are excited for this,” said hospital... Read more

The Grant County commissioners met for their regular meeting Tuesday, November 15. They approved an update to the chair lift kit at the Grant County Courthouse. The cost of the update is $43,000. Maintenance Supervisor for the courthouse, Dave Larsen, addressed the group to explain the situation. “At a minimum,... Read more

Marvin Laskowske, age 67 formerly of Milbank died November 19, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Watertown. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home with Brian Seims officiating. Read more

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile makes a stop in Milbank  Monday, November 21. The bloodmobile will be parked at Unity Square from noon until 6 p.m. The goal for the drive is 112 units. “The donors in this community are so wonderful, but we always need more,” said organizer Margaret... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs finished the State Class A high school volleyball tournament with a 3-0 victory over Mobridge-Pollock today in Watertown. The win secured a seventh place finish in the tournament. Milbank Area completed the 2016 season with a 20-8 record. In the first set, the Lady Bulldogs trailed 9-5... Read more

Ben Harstad, Caitlin Kroemer, and Taylor Balling advanced to the 2016 South Dakota Oral Interp meet. The three earned top places at the Region IV meet Tuesday, November 15, in Aberdeen. Kimberlly Aburto will serve as an alternate. The state meet is set for Friday and Saturday, December 2 and... Read more