eTen students strike it big at the State Special Olympics bowling tournament Friday, November 4, in Aberdeen. Knocking down a state title were Danny Van Dover and Mariah Pillatzki. Trevor Lacek, Jacob O’Donnell, and Courtney Kroemer were named runners-up. Briar Zuraff finished in third place. Chris Stodolski, Makenzie Wittrock, and... Read more

Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Joel Foster was presented the True Friend of Education award by the Milbank Education Association today, Monday, November 14, during the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education. Known as an avid sports fan and athletic enthusiast, Foster has volunteered at... Read more

Milbank High School band students participated in the 70th Annual Northern State University Band Clinic in Aberdeen on November 9. The event was held at the newly renovated Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of NSU. Following a day of workshops and rehearsals, a grand concert was performed. The... Read more

Jean Alfreda Danielson, age 76, of Ortonville, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2016, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be held at the Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville, Minnesota on Saturday, November 19th, 2016, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. A service will take place at the Funeral Home... Read more

Twenty eight kindergarten candidates from Koch and St. Lawrence Schools will participate in The Little Miss Milbank contest during the Milbank Snow Queen contest Saturday evening November 12.Koch School: Back: Kyra Tostenson, Tahlin Pearson, Willow Bender, Kylynn Schwandt, Violet Johnson, Lexi Korstjens Front: Addison Locke, Kaci Zinter, Joselyn Owen, Kabryn Fryer, Brinley Brandriet... Read more

On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Technology and time have changed the face of war, but not the faces. They are still our fathers, brothers, sons, mothers, sisters and daughters. As General Douglas MacArthur said, “The soldier above all others... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldog volleyball team punched their ticket to the State Class A tournament. They achieved a 3-1 victory over Miller in the Sweet 16 tournament Thursday, November 10, in White. The win lifts the team record to 19-6 heading into state. The Lady Bulldogs are the number six seed... Read more

Milbank High School senior Caryssa Mielitz signed her letter of intent to play women’s basketball for Northern State University.  Mielitz committed to the NSU Wolves on National Signing Day Wednesday, November 9. Mielitz is a 6’2” post player for the Lady Bulldogs and a three-year starter. She was named to... Read more

The 2016 Grant County Combined Appeal campaign has hit its midway mark. It has raised half the money needed, but only half the time remains to reach the goal. According to Craig Wellnitz of the Milbank Community Foundation, Combined Appeal has raised 57% of its goal of $170,000. “The Pacesetter... Read more

The first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year is complete. Milbank High School announced the honor roll students. Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Noah Mursu and Tracy Pillatzki. Sophomores – Nathan Loutsch, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue, and Kimberly Van Sambeek. Juniors – Jonathan Ash, Angela Hoeke,... Read more