Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kettwig Honored for 22 Years of Military Service
Local News September 5, 2017 0
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Kettwig joins Milbank veterans recognized by an anonymous Milbank native seeking to honor local vets for their service and keep their stories alive. Kettwig was cited for serving 22 years in the military, including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. Kettwig was already in the military when... Read more
Thrivent Financial Team Tops Chamber Golf Tourney
Local News August 31, 2017 0
The four-man team from Thrivent Financial of Milbank took first place in the 12th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament August 30, at Pine Hills Golf Course. The winning team shot a 59 in the 18-hole scramble. Team members were Lance Hamman, Kiel Zinter, Joel Foster, and... Read more
Sam and Abbey Converse to Audition for American Idol
Local News August 28, 2017 0
Milbank singers Sam and Abbey Converse are among thousands of contestants vying to become the next winner of American Idol. The sisters audition for the hit reality TV show Tuesday, August 29, at Lewis and Clark Landing in Omaha, Nebraska. “I’m so excited,” Sam exclaimed. “And I’m just so... Read more
Grant County Pheasants Forever Donates Shells
Local News August 28, 2017 0
The Grant County Pheasants Forever donated 10 cases of shells to the youth trap shooting program at the Milbank Trap Range. The youth program holds weekly open shootings and will use the shells for practice. Funds for this donation and others like it are raised during the annual Grant... Read more
New Teachers at St. Lawrence School
Local News August 24, 2017 0
St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank started the 2017-2018 school year Wednesday, August 23. Jesus is My Superhero is this year’s theme. Each month will feature a superhero from the Bible and illustrate how everyone is called to be superhero. Two new teachers joined the St. Lawrence staff. Susie... Read more
Increase in Enrollment Numbers Marks New School Year
Local News August 24, 2017 0
The Milbank School District starts the 2017-2018 school year with increased enrollment. “This is great,” says Superintendent Tim Graf. “These numbers are literally changing daily and almost by the hour, but we are happy to see the increase in students.” There are 983 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 12th... Read more
Seventeen New Staff Members Start at Milbank Schools
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Seventeen new staff members began the 2017-2018 school year today. New to the Milbank district, are: (Back l. to r.) Jeff Trapp, middle school science; Adolph Shepardson, athletic director; Jade Miller, high school and C team boys basketball coach; and Jason Karels, woodshop. (Middle) Melanie Schwandt, special education at... Read more
Viola Street to Reopen Thursday
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Viola Street in Milbank is set to reopen Thursday, August 24, according to City Administrator Jason Kettwig. Kettwig says crews were busy today laying asphalt, but that is expected to be completed. “There may be some touch up work and landscaping that still needs to be done, but for... Read more
Five Teens Involved in Fatal Crash Near Milbank
Local News August 23, 2017 4
MILBANK, S.D. – One teen died and four others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon north of Milbank. The names of the five people are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was northbound when the male driver lost control on the... Read more
Justin Mathiason Offers Advice for Hail Damaged Vehicles
Local News August 22, 2017 0
The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost... Read more
