The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs host the Webster Area Bearcats in the opening round of the Region 1A volleyball tournament. The match is Tuesday, October 31, at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. The Lady Bulldogs finished their regular season with a 10-14 record. They are the No. 4 seed... Read more

Grace Jeanette Olson was born on February 22, 1917 in Howard, South Dakota; she was the daughter of Nels and Christine (Blyseth) Olson. At the age of 11 years old, she asked Jesus to be her Savior while attending Burton Baptist Church. After attending school in Howard, she moved with... Read more

What matters most to you? Milbank wants to know. The City of Milbank, Grant County Development Corporation, and the Institute of Possibility, are partnering again for the next stage of I Believe In Milbank. Starting November 1, these groups ask the citizens of Milbank and Grant County to share what... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Groton Tigers Monday, October 23, on the road. The locals will take a 10-14 season record into the Region 1A tournament, which begins Tuesday, October 31. Milbank Area started out of solid with... Read more

The local Boy and Cub Scouts will be collecting bags of food Saturday morning at 9 a.m. as part of its “Scouting for Food” Drive. Clear plastic bags were hung on door handles throughout the community last weekend. Those wishing to contribute may leave the filled bag in clear view... Read more

Wayne Wagner, age 84, resident of Clinton, MN, died on October 26, 2017 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 3:00 p.m., at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Pastor Richard Larson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more

Ten athletes from Milbank competed in the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament in Aberdeen on October 20. Draigh Breland and Devin Pollock placed first for Milbank. Courtney Kroemer placed second. Daniel Van Dover and Trevor Lacek took third place. Chris Stodolski and Makenzie Wittrock took fifth place. Mariah Pillatzki placed... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and the Milbank Fire Department are scaring up a good time for kids this Halloween. The Milbank Fire Department hosts its 25th Annual Halloween Safety Stop at the Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. The costume contest starts at 7 p.m. Prizes go... Read more

The Grant County Public Library hosts Make-and-Take on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 26, from 3-6 p.m. at the library. Children and their parents are invited to paint a mini pumpkin or ghost gourd to take home.  “These make-and-take sessions are possible because of the generous donation of pumpkins... Read more

Milbank eighth grader runner, Nick Batchelor, was the lone Bulldog to earn All-State honors at the State Class A cross country meet in Rapid City Saturday, October 21. He finished 25th overall in the boys varsity race. “Being a top 25 finisher at the state meet, especially as an eighth... Read more