Ervin Kaufman, age 93, of Ortonville, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Northridge Residence Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time... Read more

Members of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative have been experiencing intermittent power outages and blinks due to ice and fallen trees on the power lines. This is predominantly affecting areas near Sisseton, Agency Village, Wilmot, Summit and Strandburg. Kevin and Cindy Krakow of rural Strandburg experienced a power outage from 4:00 p.m. –... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs secured a second place finish at the Britton-Hecla Invitational gymnastics meet held Monday, December 21. Milbank Area tallied 126 points, just 5.05 points behind Britton-Hecla, who won its home event. Rounding out the team totals were Deuel, 121.95; Sisseton, 118.85; Aberdeen Central junior varsity, 99.65,... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs edged out the Redfield-Doland Pheasants 52-50 Friday, December 18, in its second consecutive road game. The Dawgs evened its season record at 1-1 with the victory. “This was a game where we needed to play good defense as we didn’t shoot the ball very well,” explained... Read more

Several churches in the community will be celebrating the birth of Christ this week. Here is the complete list of services and events in our community: Central United Methodist Church Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parkview United Methodist Church Thursday, December 24 -Christmas Eve services... Read more

Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren and the Grant County Fraternal Order of Police invite the community to the annual FOP hay ride Sunday, December 20, at 6 p.m. “Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit and show you some of the wonderful decorations around Milbank,” stated VanVooren. “The... Read more

The Milbank gymnastics team vaulted into eighth place in its second match of the year during the Hub City Invitational Saturday, December 12, in Aberdeen. Milbank improved its team score with 126.60 points and an eighth place finish among tough competition. “The girls competed with more confidence and hit more of... Read more

This year’s Festival of Trees Open House is Thursday, December 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse.” Sixteen beautifully decorated trees showcase local organizations,” said coordinator Sara Koepke, “plus, the courthouse has trimmed two.” The trees are displayed throughout the courthouse foyers and refreshments will be served on... Read more

Junior Jake Anderson led the Milbank Bulldog wrestling team with a seventh place finish at the Rapid City Invitational Friday and Saturday, December 11-12. He finished the tournament with a 4-2 record at the 145 pound weight class and was the only Bulldog to place. “This was a very impressive... Read more