The Milbank Bulldogs wrapped up their 2020 football season with a presentation of awards by head coach Brian Allmendinger. Team awards were voted on by the team and recognized outstanding performance in each category or position. The Offensive Lineman of the Year was Toby Schneck. The Defensive Lineman of the Year was Maddox... Read more

Kids, stop by the Big Stone Library to pick up a craft kit. Take the kit home and create two Christmas ornaments. Hang one on your tree and return the other to the library on or before December 23 to receive a prize and treat bag. The program is open... Read more

Kenneth J. Simonitch, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on December 2nd at St. William’s Care Center (Milbank).  His loving wife of 70 years was present at his side. A private family service for Ken will be held at First English Lutheran Church on Monday,... Read more

The Milbank High School wrestling team starts its 2020-2021 season with a dual match against Madison on Thursday, December 3, at the Milbank Armory.  Only parents are allowed to attend. Toby Schneck and Logan Meyer will lead the team as the senior veterans. T. Schneck placed fifth in the South Dakota State... Read more

Greta Snaza, daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza, is the lone senior on the Milbank High School gymnastics team for the 2020-2021 season. Snaza is a four-year varsity letter winner who made her debut as an alternate when she was in eighth grade. She qualified for individual state meet appearances in all four... Read more

Earl Dikstaal, age 84, of Milbank, SD,  died on December 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank.  Rev. Tim Koch will officiate.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until... Read more

If you are old enough, think back to what you were wearing on December 1, 1980. If not, you’ll need to rely on Netflix to envision the shoulder pads and glitzy fabrics on Dynasty or the ripped sweatshirts Madonna made popular on MTV at that time. It’s more likely you... Read more

Anita Therese Remund, age 87, a resident of Wilmot, SD, died at  Wilmot Care Center, on November 29, 2020.  The funeral service will be held on December 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church. Pastor Sheila Pohl will officiate.   Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from... Read more

Health Care Workers at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avantara Milbank were treated to a complimentary meal the weekend of November 21.  William Karels, Grant County 4-H member and State 4-H Ambassador coordinated the event to thank the workers fighting on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic.  William was... Read more