Madison Jr. Livestock 4-H Club Retires Charter After 65 Years
Local News October 4, 2022 0
The Madison Jr. Livestock 4-H Club which began in1957 has retired its charter. For 65 years, the club flourished in rural southwest Grant County. Its influence now spans several generations and eight decades. “It is bittersweet to have the Madison Jr. Livestock 4-H Club come to an end, but we have... Read more
James Batchelor and Payton Brown Place in Top 10 at Lennox
Milbank Area Cross Country October 4, 2022 0
The varsity boys’ cross country team finished in third place and the varsity girls’ team placed seventh at the Lennox Invitational, although each of the teams was missing one of their key runners due to an injury. Individually, Payton Brown and James Batchelor placed in the top 10 of the 84 contenders. Brown... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Salute Parents With a Win
Milbank Area Volleyball October 4, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team used Parents Night on September 29, as an opportunity to showcase their skills. Milbank soundly defeated Britton-Hecla 3-0. Set scores were 25-10, 25-15, and 25-21.Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “This was our senior-parents’ night. We celebrated and recognized our seniors.” Senior players... Read more
Abbey Trapp, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs tennis team, reports the MHS team is having great success at South Dakota’s 2022 Class A State Tennis Tournament. Hope Karels, Amelia Pederson, and Ashlynn Lamp survived the first round of play today and will enter the second day of competition... Read more
Dueling Pianos Evening to Help Fund 4-H Complex
CommunityLocal News October 2, 2022 0
National 4-H Week starts today, October 2. The theme for the 2022 event is Opportunity 4 All, which highlights how 4-H offers opportunities for youth to find their passion and explore it through hands-on learning experiences. To culminate the week-long celebration, dueling pianos will delight you on Saturday, October... Read more
Batchelor, Brown, and Bulldogs Take 2nd at Border Battle
Milbank Area Track and Field September 29, 2022 0
The 2022 Border Battle held on Saturday, September 24, might sound like just another cross country meet, but it was a big deal. It was the first time over 1000 athletes from across North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba, Canada, converged on Grand Forks to crown the most... Read more
Milbank students came together for prayer in the frosty, early morning air on Wednesday, September 28. They bonded with millions of other students across the world who also gathered around their flagpoles to pray. See You at the Pole is part of the Global Week of Student Prayer observed from... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Garden Club elected new officers for their 2023 season. Janelle Kelly will serve as the president, Tammie Dewald as the vice president, Joelie Hicks as the secretary, and Kathy Madsen as the treasurer. The club meets monthly from May through September at a member’s home, and each... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Going to State Tournament
Uncategorized September 28, 2022 0
Before the Lady Bulldogs could give their undivided attention to the state tournament, they closed out their regular season with two matches at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, September 20. They hosted Aberdeen Roncalli and Aberdeen Central. Milbank–4 vs. Roncalli–5In singles play, Milbank tied Roncalli 3-3, but the Lady Cavaliers... Read more
Fire Breaks Out at Lakeside Dairy
Local News September 28, 2022 0
Summit firefighters were dispatched to a tractor and feed shed fire at Lakeside Dairy in Ortley at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, September 26. The Waubay Fire Department and South Shore Fire Department offered mutual aid. The Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Emergency Management, and Grant-Roberts Ambulance also responded. Firefighters were... Read more
