Madi Thue Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball December 3, 2020 0
Madi Thue, a senior at MHS, was named to the 2020 All-Northeast Conference Volleyball team. Madi, a 5’9” middle and outside hitter for the Lady Bulldogs, consistently led the team in kills this year. She also maintained a high serving average and was a top all-around player for Milbank. 2020 All-NEC team... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Start Season with a Milestone
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 3, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team kicked off its season with a dual in Sisseton on Tuesday, December 1. The Milbank girls topped the Redmen with 125.250 points. Sisseton finished with 112.40. Three Milbank girls scored over 32 points in the all-around competition. “This has only happened in one other Milbank season... Read more
Milbank students in grades three through five present their holiday program on December 8. The program is available on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. Watch it then, or catch it later on the school district’s Facebook page. You will be treated to an old-fashioned Christmas with traditional holiday favorites along... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Start 2020-2021 Season
Milbank Area Wrestling December 2, 2020 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team starts its 2020-2021 season with a dual match against Madison on Thursday, December 3, at the Milbank Armory. Only parents are allowed to attend. Toby Schneck and Logan Meyer will lead the team as the senior veterans. T. Schneck placed fifth in the South Dakota... Read more
Linda’s Fashions Celebrates 40 Years in The Milbank Mall
Local News December 1, 2020 0
If you are old enough, think back to what you were wearing on December 1, 1980. If not, you’ll need to rely on Netflix to envision the shoulder pads and glitzy fabrics on Dynasty or the ripped sweatshirts Madonna made popular on MTV at that time. It’s more likely... Read more
Health Care Workers at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avantara Milbank were treated to a complimentary meal the weekend of November 21. William Karels, Grant County 4-H member and State 4-H Ambassador coordinated the event to thank the workers fighting on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. William... Read more
Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits. Lighted displays will be... Read more
Winners of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department’s 2020 (non)traditional Turkey Bingo have been announced. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the traditional in-person turkey bingo was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The firefighters sold tickets to go into a drawing to win groceries and a turkey in... Read more
How do angels light a candle? With a match made in heaven. Find your match at the Angel Tree for Grant County kids in need. This year marks the first time the Angel Tree has been set up at Lewis Drug in the Milbank Mall. Holiday hours are 9-6 Monday through... Read more
Governor Declares Max Gonzenbach Day in South Dakota
Local News November 23, 2020 0
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem declared Friday, November 20, 2020, as Max Gonzenbach Day. Gonzenbach was honored for more than 61 years of service as an employee, owner, and board member of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank. He now sits on the board as an observer. Gonzenbach began working... Read more
