St. Lawrence School in Milbank raised $12,875 from ticket sales and donations during the 2020 Catholic Schools Raffle. Costs to run the raffle were provided by the sole sponsor, Catholic United Financial, so every dollar raised in Milbank stays at St. Lawrence School. Prizes included $40,000 in gift cards,... Read more
Milbank to Host Special Olympics Games in 2021
Local News April 2, 2020 0
South Dakota Special Olympics announced the 2021 Special Olympics Northeast Area Spring Games will be held in Milbank. The event will feature more than 20 track and field events and an estimated 250-300 athletes. The 2020 competition was slated to be held this May in Milbank for the first... Read more
Construction continues on the final stage of the Milbank downtown street project. Last week, J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete and dug out the base layer of dirt from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. This week, J & J put... Read more
How Can I Get a Book From the Library Now?
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank and its three branches — Big Stone City, Revillo, and Strandburg— are closed until re-evaluation on April 11. Staff remain at the libraries to answer questions, offer curbside pickup of materials, and delivery when possible. The book drops remain open. Check out... Read more
Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety issued a statement today saying the parks in the city are open for public use, but all restroom facilities are temporarily closed. He and the city council remind families to use safe practices when using the swings and playground equipment and to choose the walking... Read more
Milbank Golf Course Opens Today
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Whetstone Creek Golf Course opens today, April 1, at noon. According to Steve Hilbrands, clubhouse manager, there will be only one person allowed per golf cart. Hilbrands says the clubhouse will only be open for golfers to use the restrooms. Restrooms are also limited to one person at... Read more
The Milbank Community Pride organization has canceled the Milbank Community Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 11. According to Dani Hadley, spokesperson for the group, many businesses and individuals have already donated to the hunt so the funds and prizes will be given away later at another family-friendly community... Read more
Stewart Loehrer Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News March 30, 2020 0
Senior Stewart Loehrer was chosen as the MHS February Student of the Month. He is the son of Dan and Shelly Loehrer. At school, Stewart is involved in FFA, band, choir, and oral interpretation. He is a cadet teacher at Koch Elementary School and a member of the pit... Read more
Milbank High School head wrestling coach, Jeremy Tostenson, released the names of the 2019-2020 Bulldog wrestling award winners. The team was unable to have an awards potluck as planned because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MHS senior, and state champion, Eli Fischer was named the team’s Most Valuable Wrestler. He... Read more
Emergency Food Giveaway to be Held in Milbank
Local News March 29, 2020 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to provide an Emergency Food Giveaway in Milbank on Thursday, April 2. This giveaway is in addition to the giveaway planned for May 6. The Emergency Giveaway will be held April 2 from 2-3 p.m. in the... Read more
