Two Fires in Rural Milbank
Local News April 4, 2018 0
At 3:53 a.m. on Monday, April 2, the Milbank Fire and Rescue a Department was dispatched to the home of Dennis and Arlene Fonder at 14241 479th Avenue. Upon arrival, the rescue team found fire in the attached garage of the home. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “The fire was... Read more
Milbank High School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News April 4, 2018 0
Milbank High School has issued the third quarter honor rolls for the 2017-18 school year. Students named to the list include the following: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: Hali Essington, DeAndre French, Jenna Johnson, Amaya Street, Madelyn Thue, Jessica VanPeursem, Peyten Wiese. SOPHOMORES: Noah Mursu, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. JUNIORS: Sara Capp, Kevin Koik,... Read more
Two Senior Managers Join Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Local News April 4, 2018 0
Keith Gretenhart is the new Senior Manager-Ingredient Sales at Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank. Gretenhart is responsible for marketing dairy ingredients to domestic and international customers. He also leads the company’s cream purchasing. Gretenhart brings extensive experience in dairy and food marketing, and, most recently, was employed with... Read more
Pekelder Predicts Ice Out
Local News April 1, 2018 0
Should you plan to take your boat or your ice shack to the fishing opener? District conservation officer supervior of Game, Fish, and Parks, Jamie Pekelder, predicts the ice will remain on Big Stone Lake another two weeks. Pekelder says his office determines the Ice Out as being able... Read more
Bent Arrow Archery Range & Pro Shop of Milbank celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Friday, March 29. Mark and Ashlie Veen own the business located in the former middle school at 307 South 5th Street in Milbank. Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 29, 2018 0
Milbank Middle School has announced the third quarter honor rolls. Students named are as follows: Grade Eight Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Nick Batchelor Cole Brown Maiah Brown Taryn Dusky William Karels Ella Kasuske Danielle Kennedy Kaden Krause Madison Mathews Marion Mischel Hattie Muellenbach Alexis Ninneman Savanna Osowski Jack... Read more
Eischens to Step Down from Chamber
Local News March 28, 2018 0
Chelcie Eischens has been membership and finance director for the Milbank Area Chamber since July 2016. She plans to step down from that position this June. Chelcie says, “When I started, I didn’t know anyone, now I know so many people on different levels – from business associates to... Read more
Standing Room Only at Grant County Commissioners Meeting
Local News March 27, 2018 1
The courtroom at the Grant County Courthouse was standing room only today at a special meeting conducted by the Grant County Commissioners. The meeting was called to discuss the county zoning regulations regarding wind energy systems and the necessity of a review of the regulations and request for recommendations... Read more
Zastrows to Leave Peace Lutheran Church
Local News March 27, 2018 0
“It’s just like a wishbone, you’re getting pulled in two directions, and one of them is going to win. Both are important,” said Pastor Nathan Zastrow of Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit. Zastrow will soon be leaving the congregations he has led... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Rates to Remain Stable
Local News March 27, 2018 0
The 77th Annual Membership Meeting of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., was held on Thursday, March 22, in Milbank. President Bill Tostenson conducted the meeting. Tostenson confirmed the presence of 225 voting members and declared a quorum. Treasurer Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker reviewed the 2017 operating statement, balance sheet, auditor’s letter,... Read more
