Marcy Smith of Milbank is $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks richer. Smith’s name was selected in the final Milbank Mistletoe holiday drawing Saturday. The drawing is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith’s name was the second one pulled from the hat. She was at Runnings during... Read more
First Baby Born at New Hospital
Local News December 16, 2016 0
Amelia Jean Gilmore took her first breath at 8:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 and became a tiny piece of history. Amelia, who weighed in at just 7 pounds and 11 ounces, became the first baby born at the new Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The hospital had officially opened... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Dominate Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs dominated Sisseton and came away with a 57-36 victory over Sisseton December 13, on the road. Milbank Area improved to 2-0 with the win. “Our defense was really good,” stated Lady Bulldog head coach Brian Pauli. “We caused 32 turnovers. The girls are really... Read more
Bien Pharmacy Moves to New Healthcare Campus
Local News December 15, 2016 0
Bien Pharmacy was closed today, but will re-open tomorrow morning, Friday, December 16, at its regular time – 9 a.m. But not in its regular place! Bien Pharmacy is moving to the new healthcare campus on Flynn Drive. While you are dozing the drugstore will be deep in boxes.... Read more
Janine Fonder of Milbank was the grand prize winner of St. Lawrence School’s first semester raffle. She and her husband, Bill, and their nine children are now the proud owners of the Ice Castle Perch Palace Jr., Big Stone edition 6.5 x 14v fish house The ice house has... Read more
Weinkauf Vaults Into 18th Place
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 15, 2016 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldog gymnastics team competed in the Hub City Invitational December 10. They finished ninth in the team standings with 125.80 points. “We had a much better performance in our second meet of the season,” stated head coach Amber Fraasch. “Our score of 125.80 was in line... Read more
Hospital Survives Move Today
Local News December 14, 2016 0
It’s lights out at the old hospital. Lights on at the new. Today, December 14, was moving day for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients of Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank. They now will be housed together under one roof at the new healthcare campus. Although... Read more
Amy Bass Wins Cookie Contest
Local News December 14, 2016 0
Think Santa is the only one who eats dozens of cookies in one night? Then you missed the Sixth Annual Seehafer Ace Hardware Cookie Contest. Thirty-six bakers tried to butter up the judges with their sweet treats, but in the end, it was a blind tasting. Six judges sifted... Read more
The Milbank High School music department presented its annual Christmas concert December 11, in the high school theatre. The choir is directed by Miriam Schwenn and the band is conducted by Susan Karels. The high school choir opened with With Gladness, Cheer and Song! featuring the All-State chorus members... Read more
Wayne and Nancy Van Hout were this week’s winners of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The Van Houts reside east of Milbank at 15099 482nd Avenue. The couple receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The final week remains in the house lighting... Read more
