They’ve broken in their shoes by logging hundreds of miles in the heat. The 2018 Bulldog Cross Country team has hit their stride as they practice for their first meet this week. Looking at the season ahead, Coach Eric Townsend says, “I am most excited about watching both teams develop... Read more

No need to cook before the Bulldog football game this Friday, August 24. Instead, head to the annual tailgate party and hang out with other fans, get a burger, cheeseburger, or hot dog and chips and a beverage for only $5. The tailgate party starts at MHS at 5:30 p.m.... Read more

Marie L. Buri, age 97, of Milbank, SD, died August 22, 2018 at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Services for Marie Buri are scheduled for Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, SD. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate and interment will be... Read more

Charles “Chuck” Spalinger, age 71, of Clinton, died August 18, 2018, at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 1:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at... Read more

The Grant County Republican Party is hosting a free ice cream social today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Speedway parking lot during the Farmers Market. Get a sweet treat, and meet the candidates! Read more

Mary DeRouchey, age 87, of Milbank, died August 20, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. with Bishop Paul Swain as Celebrant. Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2018, at St. Lawrence... Read more

The Milbank Area SeaLions Swim Team officially wrapped up their season on Sunday, August 19, with their season-end awards banquet. The Team Choice Award went to Will Karels. This is the only award that is voted on by the MALST swimmers and not the coaches. The Big Brother/Big Sister Awards... Read more

Kathy Tyler of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for District 4 House of Representatives (Grant, Deuel, and parts of Brookings and Codington counties). Tyler has resided in Grant County for 45 years and is a former legislator, teacher, small business owner, and school board member. She is... Read more

Roger Barnhardt, age 70, of Big Stone City, SD, lost his battle to Esophageal Cancer on August 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 10:30 am at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, from 5... Read more

The 13th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble is set for Monday, August 20. Tee-off is 12:30 p.m. at Pine Hllls Golf Course. The 18 hole four-person scramble is limited to the first 72 golfers. (One team member must be a member of the Milbank Area Chamber of... Read more