Alaina Rausch, eighth grade student from Milbank Middle School, participated in the 17th annual Middle School All-State Band in Pierre this past weekend. Alaina was recognized during the concert for being a three-year participant. “I want to give a special congratulations to Alaina for her third year of participation in... Read more

The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the upcoming primary election has been set for Tuesday, March 29, at 5 p.m. according to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. The following petitions for offices of Grant County must be filed in the office of the county auditor located in the Grant... Read more

The Grant County Soccer Association held its annual meeting Thursday, February 25. New board members were elected. Bill Steinlicht, board president for 14 years, stepped down from his seat. “Bill has been an active member of the association along with his wife, Kathy,” stated Melissa Schuneman, incoming president. “Bill decided... Read more

As we head into the final week of the legislative session, the school funding changes are all but a foregone conclusion and Medicaid expansion is on hold for now.  This week will be a busy one, with a number of bills to finalize action on, and the finalizing of the... Read more

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Brian Oestreich will officiate and burial will be beside her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will be at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs competed in the opening game of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament Monday, February 29, in Groton. The Dawgs played their hearts out, held their heads high and battled to the finish, but fell short with a 69-30 loss to Aberdeen Roncalli. The team finished the season... Read more

Increased teacher pay is an issue that has been front and center this entire legislative session and I am proud to have been a part of the solution. We all know the increased sales tax will affect every South Dakotan, but I am confident we can build from the success... Read more

The Grant County Public Library in Milbank will host Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. The event is open for kids ages 3-7. Children will meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. They are also invited to join together for a bunny basket craft, Easter... Read more

Milbank High School senior, Rebekah Tuchscherer, punched her ticket to the National Speech and Debate Tournament with a top two finish at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier event last weekend. She finished second overall in the double elimination tournament, falling just once to a competitor from Watertown. Both will... Read more

Birdie Lou Scholberg passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2016, at Northridge Nursing Home in Ortonville, MN. She was 86 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11th from 5-7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with a brief prayer service & sharing beginning... Read more