November 4 marked the first all-girls recital in the MHS band room. “The annual boys event has been held for numerous years,” stated coordinator Susan Karels. “The girls wanted to have one also, so we added the girls recital this year.” Selections included piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and special effects... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs ended their season with a loss to the top team in Class 11A. Milbank Area was defeated 40-7 by the Madison Bulldogs in semi-final action Friday, November 3, in Madison. Milbank Area compiled a 7-4 record, and were perfect on their home field at 5-0. The... Read more

Approximately 750 people attended the annual Halloween Safety Stop at the fire hall in Milbank on October 31. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department served snacks, and drinks, held contests, and gave away prizes. This year, children had a chance to win a ride to school in a fire truck.... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs put up a good fight but could not secure a victory. They fell 3-1 to the Groton Area Tigers in semi-final action of the Region 1A high school volleyball tournament Thursday, November 2, in Groton. “The match was intense and exciting most of the way through,” said... Read more

Eunice Bailey, age 99 of Wilmot died November 6, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. John Barkett will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be at... Read more

Muriel Lindahl, age 83, of Strandburg passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church in rural LaBolt, SD, 1-1/2 miles west of the Hwy... Read more

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was called to 477th Avenue, north of 145th Street, on Tuesday, October 31. During the investigation, it was determined James Speidel of Milbank was mowing when the tractor rolled, fatally injuring him. Funeral services for Mr. Speidel will be Saturday, November 4, at 11 a.m.... Read more

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and that means an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. DST ends at 2 a.m Sunday morning. 12 Things You Might Not Know About Daylight Saving Time 1. The German... Read more

Madison (Maddy) Liebe, a senior at Milbank High School, is the October Student of the Month. Maddy is a member of the band and choir, FFA, and TATU. She is also active in dance, piano, and church activities. She says her favorite class is art because, “you get to express... Read more

Families in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to take advantage of the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree Project provides clothes and toys to families who otherwise may not receive Christmas presents. The generous donations of community members helped... Read more