The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) will host a fundraiser on Thursday, September 27, following practice as a benefit for Tye Schaffer. Get two slices of pizza for just $5! Also, all area schools will be selling ice cream sandwiches for $1 on Thursday. All proceeds go to Tye and... Read more

Three MHS golfers punched their tickets to State during the region golf meet on Monday, September 24, at the Olive Grove Golf Course in Groton. Eli Fischer, Conner VanVooren, and Jake Trevett move on to compete for Milbank at the 2018 South Dakota State Golf Meet in Dell Rapids on... Read more

Only one group likes their toys better than bikers. Kids! Join the Way West Chapter of ABATE of Minnesota when they make their run on September 29, so no kid goes without a toy this Christmas. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the checkered flag in... Read more

The Milbank Police Department reports several counterfeit $20 bills were passed in the area and received by a local bank. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd Van Vooren says, “There is no reason to panic, but everyone should be on the lookout for the counterfeit bills.” According to the bank employee, counterfeit... Read more

Winners of the Milbank Area Punt, Pass and Kick Competition were announced September 21, during halftime of the football game. Winners were photographed with their ribbons and trophies. The winners for 1st and 2nd Grade Girls: 3rd place Sophia Bass -Total score 20’ 2″ 2nd place Paisley Ericsson – Total... Read more

According to Jason Sackreiter, owner of Valley Rental and Recycling of Milbank, Wittrock and Sons will discontinue the collection of recycling materials from Milbank residences on September 26. Sackreiter says the cost of curbside recycling has become prohibitive. He says even the cost of hauling tin and plastic is so... Read more

The Milbank Girls Tennis Team traveled to play in the Brookings Triangular on Saturday, September 22. “There was an extra incentive for players to win this match – to set a new school record. They came through with flying colors!” said MHS Coach Jim Dahl. No team in the 20-year... Read more

The 2018 Grant County Combined Appeal season starts this Wednesday, September 26. According to Craig Wellnitz, Milbank Community Foundation Director, members of the 17 agencies who benefit from the campaign will pair up with MHS juniors and seniors to visit local businesses from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The groups... Read more

The Milbank Cross Country Team visited Lac Qui Parle on September 18, and the Lady Bulldogs varsity runners took home third place. Top five finishers were; Danica Schulte (13th), Taylor Thue (17th), Amaya Street (18th), Maiah Brown (21st), and Elisabeth Schwenn (22nd). The Lady Bulldogs junior varsity runners earned second... Read more

Seehafer Ace Hardware is headed back to Main Street in Milbank. According to general manager, Jill Lacek, the new store will be designed to focus on what customers want most. “We will stock the things most often requested and concentrate on the core items people need every day.” Updated departments,... Read more