Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke urges everyone to regularly check for any sign of frozen pipes during this cold winter weather. “We urge the public to check for ice buildup and plugged sewer vents and any signs that may indicate that sewer gases are not vented properly,” he said. Sewer... Read more

Urban T. Stolpman, 97, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas.  He was born on Oct. 10, 1920 in Rosen, MN to the late Theresa (Voight) and John Stoplman. He attended and received a degree from St. John’s University (1938-1942) and then joined the... Read more

Doris Wendland, age 82, of Milbank died December 27, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home, with Rev. Dave Tims officiating.  Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday and continue until the time of service. Casket... Read more

Brenda J. Powers died on December 26, 2017, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Services will be Saturday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dennis O’Neill officiating.  Visitation will take place on Friday, December 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville, with a prayer service... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs dominated the Webster Bearcats, 78-49, on Webster’s home court December 21. The Dawgs evened their season record at 2-2. Milbank took charge of the game from the start and led 21-8 after the opening quarter of play. The Dawgs continued to perform at both ends of... Read more

St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank collected 840 pairs of socks during Socks for the Soul. The drive gathered socks from December 4-18 in an effort to keep feet warm in Grant County this winter. The hosiery was donated to the Interlakes Community Action Partnership. “Socks are the number one... Read more

The annual State Farm-S&D One Stop Basketball Shootout is scheduled for Saturday, December 30, at the Milbank Armory. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1:30 p.m. where Wilmot and Fulda, MN, will face off in a girls basketball match up. In the second game, at approximately 3:10 p.m.,... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Webster Bearcats 52-40 at the Milbank Armory on December 22. With the win, Milbank Area improved its record to 3-2 for the season. “I thought our defense really made the difference in this game,” stated Brian Pauli, head coach for the basketball team. “We were... Read more

Eugene Spiering, age 86 of Revillo died December 24, 2017, at Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate and burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Albee,... Read more

Nina Adeline Brandenburg, age 83 of Revillo, SD died December 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo, SD.  Rev. Thane Kister will officiate.  Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Thursday,... Read more