The Milbank Agriculture Issues Team (left to right) of Stewart Loehrer, Jackson McFaden, Eric Van Sambeek, Rhianna Folk, Heidi Capp, Sara Capp and Kellie Christians placed fourth at State FFA. The event was held in Pierre on December 3 and December 4. The Milbank senior officer team of Callie Bolin,... Read more

The 33rd Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on December 9. This year, musicians ranged from fifth-graders to those in their 70’s. The six Milbank students who played in the event included: (Back l. to r.) Trystan Fischer (MHS tuba), Drake Rogers (MHS tuba), Dave Stengel (MHS alumnae euphonium)... Read more

Duane William Nelson, age 67 of rural Clinton died December 10, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Elim Free Lutheran Church in Clinton.  Rev. Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be in the Clinton City Cemetery.  Visitation will... Read more

Cheryl Pauli of Milbank was the lucky winner of $1,000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks in the third drawing of the annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Cash Holiday Drawing today, Saturday, December 9. “My head is just spinning,” Cheryl exclaimed. “I’m not sure what I will do. Probably get more... Read more

Connie Anderson, age 75, of Ortonville, MN, who died on December 5, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Services for Connie Anderson will be Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN.  Pastor Bev McNeill will officiate.  Visitation will be Friday, December... Read more

The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus presented 36 coats and a $500 cash donation to the Grant County Food Pantry today, Thursday, December 7. The group has been donating  coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots for children  for many years. Funds from the annual KC pancake breakfast... Read more

We won’t string you along…Matt and Heidi Wellnitz of Milbank are this week’s winner of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Nominate Your Neighbor Holiday House Lighting Contest. They reside at 802 S. 4th Street. Matt and Heidi receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Two weeks remain in the contest.... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs basketball team tips off the 2017-2018 season Friday, December 8. The Bulldogs travel to Agency Village to take on the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. Junior varsity begins at 6:30 p.m. Varsity follows. There will be no C game. According to Coach Brian Pauli. “Our goal is to get... Read more

If St Nick’s suit is always a bit snug because you bake the best spritz, snickerdoodles, sugar, or other Santalicious-flavored cookies, don’t miss Seehafer Ace Hardware’s annual Christmas Cookie Contest. Drop your cookies at the store on Morningside Drive on Saturday, December 16, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs basketball team starts the season led by their new head coach Logan Diede. Coach Diede says, “I feel great about this year. There isn’t a better group of young men to start the next chapter in the rich tradition of Bulldog basketball. There’s work to do, but... Read more