All three floors of the Grant County Courthouse are brimming with holiday cheer and filled with 19 beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The courthouse staff hosts its holiday open house on Saturday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland... Read more
Senior Athletes and Musicians Recognized
High School Sports December 3, 2017 0
Senior athletes participating in the Fall 2017 season were recognized during Senior-Parents night. Seniors, the activity they are involved in, and their parents: Cross Country Shea Hooth – Nicole and Cory Hooth Christina Lusk – James Jr. and Rovilyn Lusk Sophia Seffrood – Anne and John Seffrood Luke Wold... Read more
Koplins Purchase Schmidt’s Landing
Local News December 2, 2017 0
Schmidt’s Landing Resort and Lakeside Suites on Big Stone Lake was sold at auction Friday, December 1, at the Big Stone American Legion. The resort, a focal point on Big Stone Lake for decades, was sold to the top bidders Adam and Jeny Koplin of Milbank. The couple paid... Read more
Eunice Trygstad of Milbank won $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks today (Saturday, December 2) during the Holiday Cash Drawing sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Eunice was at Hartman’s Family Foods, one of the participating merchants, when her name was drawn. Milbank Area Chamber Events Director Laura... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Featured in Public Scrimmage
Milbank Area Girls Basketball November 30, 2017 0
The public is invited to meet the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team and their coaches during a public scrimmage Friday, December 1. The scrimmage begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Koch School gym. The cost of admission is a sports drink or water, which will be used... Read more
HealthFirst Chiropractic Brings Dr. Logan to Milbank
Local News November 29, 2017 0
Dr. Logan Klettenberg has joined HealthFirst Chiropractic in Milbank. Dr. Aaron Micko, owner of Healthfirst Clinic, says, “He adds a great dynamic and a Mayo-type approach with two sets of eyes on each case. Dr. Logan is about as close as I can get to finding someone that is... Read more
The Cub Scouts Pack 38 held their annual Turtle Races on Sunday, November 19, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. The top three winners in both the Rookies and Veterans divisions were named. Winning the Rookies race was Jayden Welberg. Jesus Rethke placed second and Aiden Pillatzki was third.... Read more
The Second Annual Winter Wonderland Festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, is Saturday, December 9. Businesses plans include decorated storefronts, give-aways, and free goodies. Christmas Trolley rides begin at 4 p.m. and are courtesy of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Lighted Parade starts at 5:30... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Return Three State Qualifiers
Milbank Area Wrestling November 28, 2017 0
The MHS wrestling team has three state qualifiers from last year on their roster this season, according to Coach Jeremy Torstenson.Tostenson is in his 12th year as the head coach for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Eli Fischer placed fifth in the state tournament at 106 pounds. Sophomore JD Lusk and... Read more
The Milbank Area Backpack Program encourages you to make a donation this holiday season. Give a donation in the name of another person – a teacher, scout or 4-H leader, coach, pastor, colleague, or friend. Backpack organizer Jenn Falk says,“Here is a way to give a gift that honors... Read more
