Laura Dean might be celebrating her one year anniversary as a real estate agent for EXIT Realty Leading Edge in Milbank, but she is no stranger to Milbank. Laura grew up as Laura Montag in Milbank and graduated from MHS in 1999. She attended school to be a histology... Read more
Kevin Schuelke Takes on New Role as Emergency Manager
Local News April 26, 2018 0
Kevin Schuelke has a knack for organizing the pieces and parts to keep things running smoothly. He is also recognized as a dedicated and fearless leader. But, no one can do it alone. As the Milbank Fire Chief – a job he’s held for nine years – he relies... Read more
Tornado Alarm to Sound Wednesday
Local News April 24, 2018 0
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25, during Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota, all citizens will participate in emergency readiness. The department, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will conduct a simulated tornado warning and also test the fire alarm. The fire alarm will sound at 10 a.m. and... Read more
Leddy Wins First Place at State FFA Agriscience Fair
Local News April 24, 2018 0
Korbin Leddy recently participated in agriscience events at the Richland 44 Regional FFA Agriscience Fair on April 18th at Colfax, ND where he received a first place plaque and a cash prize. He also placed first in the Social Science Division 1 at the South Dakota FFA State Agriscience... Read more
Milbank Honor Society Inducts New Members
Local News April 23, 2018 0
Fifteen Milbank High School juniors were inducted into the Milbank Honor Society on Monday, April 23. To be chosen for the Milbank Honor Society students must meet four requirements – academics, service learning, leadership, and character. Students must also have a grade point average of 3.25. Those applying for... Read more
Local Family Gets on Family Feud
Local News April 22, 2018 0
What’s it like to compete on a top TV game show? The Walters family knows the top five answers. They starred on Family Feud and, although they can’t reveal the outcome, you can watch all the action on Monday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 24. The Walters, from Graceville,... Read more
Drainage and Tiling Considered at Commissioners Meeting
Local News April 18, 2018 0
The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 17. They first convened as the drainage board to address the permit for tiling submitted by Jerry Zubke of Big Stone Township. The tiling would connect both of Zubke’s properties and go through Dan Bogenrief’s property and possibly a road. A dark,... Read more
Mary and Ralph Scott might not have had biological children, but Mary had about 50 kids every year. Mary, who celebrated her 97th birthday in January, taught kindergarten and first grade for 34 years at Koch School in Milbank. If you ask generations of Milbank alumni, “Who was your... Read more
Jonny Ash Chosen MHS April Student of the Month
Local News April 18, 2018 0
Jonny Ash, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. He is the son of Kristen Pearson Ash and Craig Ash. At MHS, Jonny is involved in football, basketball, track and field, and band. Outside of school, he takes part in... Read more
The Grant County Library hosts Lunch & Learn Financial Hour on Thursday, April 26. The hour-long workshop focuses on elder financial abuse, exposes crimes that target the elderly, and offers tips to combat it. Presenters are Betsy Garcia and Jennifer Brown, BSA analysts for the Great Western Bank Corporation.... Read more
