The Milbank gymnastics team took sixth place with 128.825 points at the Watertown Invitational on January 20. Due to a variety of challenges — illness, injury, and inclement weather — it was the first time since December 21 the Lady Bulldogs were able to field a full team and be... Read more

Darcel Jo Kashmark age 53 of Clinton, MN, formerly of Moorhead MN, passed away on January 27, 2022.  Darcel “Darcy” was born December 21, 1968, to Gene and Dolores (Arndt) Kashmark at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, Minnesota. She attended Clinton Elementary and High School and was a member of... Read more

St. Lawrence School in Milbank begins 2022 Catholic Schools Week tonight, Saturday, January 29, with Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 5 p.m. Kindergarten through sixth-grade students wear their khakis and blue, meet in the gym at 4:40 p.m, and sit with their teachers. A free will BBQ meal... Read more

According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, Milbank’s youth wrestlers competed at the CLAW Youth Wrestling Tournament in Clear Lake on Saturday, January 22, and brought home over 20 top-four place finishes.  Results include:Tots 6 & Under 33-36 Colton King’s place is 4th and has scored 4.0 team points. Round 1 –... Read more

Bennett Schwenn hammered in 26 points to lead all scorers in the Bulldogs’ battle against the Deuel Cardinals, who remain undefeated in the NEC. Milbank put up a valiant fight — the two teams were tied at halftime and the Dogs led by three points in the third quarter. But,... Read more

Alice M. Sayles, age 89 of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31st at 10:30 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church (433 Crestview Ave, Ortonville, MN 56278) with visitation on Sunday, January 30th... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs glided to a 45-28 victory against the Deuel Cardinals on Tuesday, January 25, in Clear Lake. Deuel’s biggest lead was three points early in the game, but Milbank regained the lead by the end of the first quarter and led 10-7. Coach Brian Pauli said, “The game... Read more

Lady Bulldog Lydia Street received the Presiding Officer Award and Camila Monroy was the top congressperson at the Watertown Speech Fiesta held January 21-22. The Fiesta included 175 students from 19 schools. According to KathyTyler, coach for the MHS team, all of Milbank’s public forum debaters and student congress members made it... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47975 142nd Street, about seven miles north of Milbank, to the residence of John Fonder on Tuesday, January 25, at 10:39 p.m. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “A negative 24-degree temp (outside) is always challenging for firefighters and equipment.” According to Schuelke, when... Read more

Does winter have you wishing you were back in your garden? Think spring and come to the seed library program at the Grant County Public Library on January 27.  Learn about the newest plans for the seed library and how to plant seeds for an indoor herb garden.  The seed library group meets at... Read more