Fifteen students from Milbank Middle School recently completed their auditions for the 2016 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band, which is in its 17th season. Students vying for a position in the band include sixth grader William Karels, seventh graders Aiden Boerger, Logan Meyer, Camryn Phinney, Mason Riley, Drake Rogers,... Read more

The Big Stone Therapies Border Battle wrestling tournament is slated for Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory and will feature three Minnesota teams and three South Dakota teams from around the area. “It is a great day of wrestling,” noted Milbank head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “Come out and see... Read more

Thursday, January 7, members of the Grant County Child Protection team will join forces with the Lady Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory. Both teams will help to replenish the Grant County Food Pantry. “The food pantry tends to get pretty depleted throughout the holiday season,” noted Police Chief Boyd VanVooren.... Read more

Janet “Jan” Schmidt, 78, of Ortonville, died on January 5, 2016, at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville with Pastor David Grams and Pastor Tyson Kahler officiating. Visitation... Read more

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