Today is Veterans Day and the 100th Anniversary of the commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. On November 11, 1921, a funeral was held and the unidentified remains of a World War I soldier were interred to represent all the unknown soldiers.  The first... Read more

Due to the possibility of stormy weather on Friday, November 11, the Grant County Christian Service Council announced two dates for the Senior Box & Holiday Gift Drive-Thru. The event will go ahead as planned on Friday, November 12, from 9 -10 a.m., but the council will also hold the... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Bearcats in the first round of Region 1 play of the 2021 SDHSAA Class A Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, November 2. In the second round on November 4, Milbank fell just shy of Florence-Henry and did not advance to the SoDak 16. Milbank – 3... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs got their teeth in the Vermillion Tanagers and the feathers flew in a stunning 24-0 defeat in the football semi finals at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. With the win, Milbank earned the right to return to the Dome for the 11A state championship game on Friday,... Read more

Evelyn Dittes, age 92 of Milbank, SD passed away on November 2, 2021, after suffering a devastating stroke at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate, and burial will be in the... Read more

The  Lady Bulldogs (5) defeated the Lady Bearcats (4) of Webster 3-2 on Tuesday, November 2, in the first round of the Region 1 Volleyball Tournament. Set scores were: 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 25-21, and 15-11. Also in Region 1 competition, No. 1 Florence-Henry defeated No. 8 Tiospa Zina 3-0; No. 2 Redfield defeated No. 7 Clark-Willow Lake 3-0; and No. 3 Groton... Read more

Dolores Halvorson, age 78, of Beardsley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more

Superintendent Justin Downes of the Milbank School District says a special meeting has been called to give residents in the district an opportunity to voice their opinions about the proposed construction to Milbank Elementary School.  Downes says, “We want to be out in the open about the chance to expand our... Read more

It’s time for Fall Storytime at the Grant County Public Library.  Fall Storytime will be held on three Tuesdays – November, 9, 16, and 23 –  from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy stories, games, crafts, and other activities.Fall Storytime is open to children ages 4 to 7.  Space is limited and registration is... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team defeated Tiospa Zina on Monday, October 25. Sets scores were 25-22, 25-14, and 25-22. MHS Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “Casside Seezs was solid tonight. She led us in attacks with double digit kills (10). She was also perfect at the service line (13-13) including two aces.” ... Read more