Farmers, Did You Forget Something?
Local News January 30, 2020 0
Very few producers have made their appointment for the 2019 ARC/PLC Signup, which ends March 15, 2020. Because there are just over 35 days workdays until March 15, the Grant County FSA Office needs to sign up over 20 producers per day to make the deadline. The FSA Office... Read more
Rhianna Cantine Signs to Play Tennis at USF
Local NewsMilbank Area Tennis January 29, 2020 0
MHS senior Rhianna Cantine signed her letter of intent to play collegiate women’s tennis at the University of Sioux Falls beginning in the 2020 Fall Season. She is the daughter of Kevin and Miranda Cantine. Rhianna has been playing tennis since she was very young and joined the Lady... Read more
Have you ever been in a bank and heard someone joke about free samples? Diana Allen has heard that one about a million times, but she’s not complaining. Diana is retiring this Friday after 40 years at Great Western Bank, and says her customers are what she will miss... Read more
Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Local News January 28, 2020 0
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
The Soup Day tradition at St. Lawrence continues to warm hearts and tummies. Grandparents and the elderly are invited to join the students and staff for a bowl of warm soup on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gym. In celebration of... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Local News January 27, 2020 0
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
Local News January 27, 2020 0
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
Danica Schulte Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Danica Schulte, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Danica has been a member of the cross country and track teams, and a basketball cheerleader. She is also active in student council... Read more
Dawgs Net Victory Over Clark-Willow Lake
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 22, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs took the wind out of the sails of the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones by handing them a defeat on Thursday, January 16. The final score was 59-57. “It was another wild and crazy night of hoops,” said Bulldog head coach Logan Diede. Milbank got out to a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Hit By Cyclones
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 22, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs started strong, but ran out of gas and were defeated 59-31 by the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones on Thursday, January 16, at the Milbank Armory. “I thought we played well throughout the first quarter and a half,” stated MHS head coach Brian Pauli. “The last two minutes... Read more












