The 2022 Learning Network Mentor Award was presented to Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker at the Dakota Resources Learning Network awards banquet in Sturgis on November 3. Atyeo-Gortmaker, who serves as the Executive Director of Grant County Development Corporation, was recognized for the support and encouragement she offers to economic development professionals across... Read more

Saturday, November 5, marked 26 years of All Boys piano recitals and five years of All Girls piano recitals in Milbank.  However, this year, the two groups performed together with the boys playing the prelude for the girls. The recitals were presented at Parkview United Methodist Church. Submitted Photos: Front Row – left... Read more

Melvin “Mel” Schuchard, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 12, 2022, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday evening, beginning... Read more

Memorial Services for Myrtis (Pauli) Morley will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the service. Myrtis Pauli Morley was born on November 16, 1925, on the Pauli family farm in Grant... Read more

Ronald Lundborg, age 80 of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 13, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday... Read more

Don’t forget to hoof it to the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, November 15. Milbank students, school staff, Milbank heroes, and celebrities battle each other atop live donkeys. No horsefeathers!  And proceeds go to Bulldogs Fighting Cancer. Tickets are available at MHS for $7 in advance or $10 at the door.... Read more

Gerald “Jerry” Christensen, of Marvin, SD, passed away on November 9, 2022, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Levi Waddell will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00... Read more

Margaret “Marge” Karsky, age 90, of Clinton, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, with family members at her side at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split matches in regional competition to end their 2022 season. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, said, “I’m extremely proud of the season we put together and that we finished with a 19-11 record. That’s our best in six years.”   “My goal was to have... Read more

The Grant County 4-H program held their annual recognition event on November 6 at the Grant County 4-H complex. The event celebrated the positive learning experiences 4-H members had gained from projects and acknowledged the support of parents and volunteers.   Youth ages five to eight can begin their 4-H experience as a... Read more