The MHS cross country teams set high goals this year, according to head coach Eric Townsend. Townsend, who begins his 20th season with the Bulldogs, says, “Both teams are looking to be crowned NEC and region team champions. We want to improve upon last year’s state team finishes.” In 2019, the boys... Read more

Brian Allmendinger, new head coach of the MHS football team, collected his first win with an 18-6 victory over Sisseton. The Bulldogs defeated the Redmen on Friday, August 21, on the road. “I was very pleased with how the team played,” said Allmendinger. “We played great defense, tackled well, and were physical.... Read more

Want to join the Boy Scouts? Not sure what Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts is all about? Find out this Thursday, August 27, when the Milbank Area Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America) host their annual Scouts Kick-Off and registration night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park... Read more

Colleen Hegde, age 90, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on August 24, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 30, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Big Stone City, SD. While maintaining social... Read more

Arden Rodeen, age 85, of Wilmot, SD, died on August 24, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Corona, SD.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Bible Fellowship Community Church in Peever, SD.  Rev. Scott Davis will officiate and burial will be at Wilmot City... Read more

Four seniors —Jake Trevett, Logan Meyer, Eric Van Sambeek, and Christian Peery — lead the Milbank Bulldog boys’ golf team this season. “I expect them to be leaders on and off the golf course,” says Mark Keeton, who is in his seventh year as head coach. “On the course, I’m looking to see... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs girls’ tennis team has started off their 2020 season great, according to head coach Abbey Trapp. Milbank took on Brookings and Yankton on Thursday, August 13, and ended the day at 1-1. The team traveled to Harrisburg on Saturday, August 15, and came away with another 1-1 day.... Read more

Alfred Simonson, age 98, of Graceville, MN, passed away on August 18, 2020, at Essentia Health – Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery in Wheaton, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00... Read more

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds  farm owners they have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30.  The updated yield... Read more

Whetstone Valley Strings will bring music to the Farmers’ Market on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Grab your lawn chair or a blanket and head to the grass at the park gazebo near the Grant County Library. Relax and listen as violins and cellos send folk and classical music from... Read more