Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 27, at the Abbey of the Hills near Marvin. The ribbon cutting was a celebration of the opening of the Abbey’s new gift shop. The shop was made possible by a generous donation... Read more
DeBoer Named NEC Golf Champ
Milbank Area Golf September 2, 2025 0
The Milbank boys golf team competed at the Northeast Conference Meet in Aberdeen on August 26. “Jonathan (DeBoer) came away with the title of NEC champ for the second time,” stated Mark Keeton, head coach for MHS. DeBoer previously earned the honor of medalist in Sisseton three years ago... Read more
Jericho Jones, Miss Milbank 2025, Ella Sandvig, first runner up, and Gemma Street second-runner up packed their scholarship checks from The Valley Express – sponsor of the Snow Queen Festival – to take to their respective colleges. The girls are all freshmen, but attending different schools. Jericho is studying... Read more
What’s the best part of the South Dakota State Fair? Is it looking down on everything from high up on the Ferris Wheel? Getting nose to nose with a prize pig? Or winning a bear or a blue ribbon? These are all thrills, but the spills are just as... Read more
Sanford Health to Take Over Lewis Drug Stores
Local News August 28, 2025 0
Sanford Health announced today, August 28, that it will be taking over Lewis Drug, a family-owned pharmacy and retail store chain with 60 locations throughout South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. The deal also includes the 11 pharmacies already located in Sanford Health clinics. Sanford says it expects the merger... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tangle With Madison in First Home Match of the Season
Milbank Area Tennis August 28, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted the other Lady Bulldogs of Madison at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, August 26. Madison got the win with a final score of 8-1. At No. 1 for Milbank, Jenna Korstjens secured the lone home victory when she defeated Delilah Maxwell 10-7.... Read more
Bulldogs Start Golf Season at Sioux Valley Invite
Milbank Area Golf August 27, 2025 0
Ben Hogan said, “The most important shot in golf is the next one,” and the Bulldogs golf team is already focused on getting better during the 2025 season. Mark Keeton, head coach at MHS, said, “We are a very young team. We lost four starters from last year. Many... Read more
Joel Foster to Retire After 28 Years With Grant County FSA
Local News August 27, 2025 0
Joel Foster might not be as famous as Marie Kondo, but both have built their careers on keeping other people organized. Marie is a genius when it comes to spiffing up your closet, but Joel has the corner on your farm. He has been the Farm Service Association (FSA)... Read more
Jonathan DeBoer Signs to Play Golf at Northwestern College
Local News August 17, 2025 0
MHS senior Jonathan DeBoer has signed a letter of intent to play for the men’s golf team at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Jonathan Beaver, head golf coach at Northwestern, was present at the signing to welcome DeBoer into the Raider family. DeBoer has been a member of... Read more
The Heroes Fire Truck Pull set for today along with National Night Out have both been postponed due to weather. Abbey Trapp of the Milbank Special Olympics says, “We will reschedule. We are working with law enforcement to find another date, and we will let you know when that... Read more
