JoAnn Labbe, age 81, of Milbank, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs struggled to collect a state tournament win as they suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Mobridge-Pollock in the consolation semi-finals Friday. Milbank Area battled for each point in the opening set but fell 25-20. The locals sails deflated slightly, but they pushed for each point in the... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered a tough 3-0 loss to defending State A champion Sioux Falls Christian in the opening round of the state tournament Thursday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Milbank Area lost by scores of 25-15, 25-18 and 25-10. The Chargers have won the state... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs were defeated 3-0 by the defending Class A champions, the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The loss came in the opening round of the state tournament tonight at the Denny Sandford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Final scores were 25-15, 25-18 and 25-10. The Lady Bulldogs will face... Read more

Many a princess has kissed a frog in the hopes of making her dream come true, but whoever heard of kissing a pig? Grant County 4-H’ers! The Grant County 4-H program is joining forces with the SD state-wide service project to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation of... Read more

Tis the season for the annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce holiday promotion. This year, experience the town as it transforms into “Merry Milbank”. Milbank Chamber Director, Connie Larson, says shoppers can look forward to a fun-filled shopping season, full of surprises. Start by stopping by the open houses at... Read more

Doris Cameron, age 84, of Wilmot, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 10:30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilmot City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more

Over 50 students will perform in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Jungle Book. The original musical adaption of Rudyard Kipling’ s The Jungle Book, will come to life on the MHS theater stage Friday, November 20, with two shows at 1:15 and 7 p.m. The local cast of... Read more

Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams wrapped up their season with an awards potluck dinner Sunday, November 16, at the high school. Seven seniors were honored for their commitment to the program and each was presented with a Senior Award. Concluding their high school careers were Dylan Johnson,... Read more

Nineteen Milbank High School band students, along with Mrs. Karels, attended the 69th annual Northern State University band clinic Tuesday, November 10. Representing MHS were Sarah Jarman, Tatiana Stemsrud, Rebecca Loehrer, Savannah Mork and Amberly Warren, flute; Jamie DeVaal, McKenna Folk, Eliza DiNatale, Taylor Balling, Kylie Roggenbuck, Christina Lusk, Heather... Read more