The Milbank Area Bulldogs boys basketball team fell 55-40 to Deubrook Area Tuesday, January 5, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs battled and stuck close to the Dolphins throughout the opening period. Milbank Area went ahead late in the quarter with two big three-point shots by sophomore Jonny Ash. Deubrook... Read more

Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation to repeal the majority of President Obama’s health care law. The bill will now head to the White House for the President’s signature or veto. While the President is expected to veto the legislation, this represents the first time a... Read more

PIERRE—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s recently announced gun control executive actions: “The executive actions the president announced today will make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to legally obtain firearms and do nothing to fix the problem of gun violence,” said Rounds.... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs secured its second win of the season with a 49-45 non-conference girls basketball victory over the Morris Area Tigers Monday, January 4, at the Milbank Armory. The locals improved to 2-4 with the win. Milbank Area started out the first quarter with solid pressure defense... Read more

The Milbank High School gymnastics team secured a second place finish at the Sisseton Invitational meet Saturday, January 2, despite several changes to its regular lineup. “We have not had a full team yet this season,” mentioned head coach Amber Fraasch. Varsity regulars Natalie Stohr and Emily Dornbusch are nursing... Read more

If you grew up in Milbank before 1986, you most likely visited Tommy’s Popcorn stand. You probably saw Tommy as frequently as you could scrape together enough dimes and nickels to trade for popcorn, jaw breakers, astro pops, Bazooka bubble gum, or even an occasional pack of candy cigarettes before... Read more

Mary Synhorst, 79, of Clinton, MN, died on December 30, 2015, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the Clinton Memorial Building from 4 – 6 p.m. Burial will be prior to visitation at the Clinton Cemetery. Mary Jane... Read more

Martin A. Hammrich, age 57, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Memorial Visitation services will be at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown and also 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more

Grace Kramer, age 94 of Wilmot died December 30, 2015, at the Wilmot Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmot. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens... Read more

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank for Donna Thyne. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 5 – 7... Read more