South Dakota observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week in 2022 from April 25 to April 29. Kevin Schuelke, director of Grant County Emergency Management, says, “Sirens will be tested on Wednesday, April 27. The fire siren will be sounded at 10 a.m. At 10:15 a.m., the tornado siren will go... Read more
The Bulldogs’ varsity tennis team defeated Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) 6-3 in their first match of the 2022 season at Cantine Courts in Milbank. The JV team also netted a victory against the Eagles at 8-1, and the middle school team won 4-2. Coach Abbey Trapp noted the... Read more
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Makes Two Drug Busts
Local News April 25, 2022 0
Kevin Owen, Grant County Sheriff, reports deputies conducted two traffic stops in one week that led to felony drug arrests. According to the sheriff’s office: In the early evening hours of April 15, a deputy with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 12 near United Hardware. During... Read more
Over 200 musicians in fifth through eighth grade performed at the South Dakota Bandmasters Contest in Milbank. Milbank students comprised 115 of the entries. Students from Big Stone City and Browns Valley, Deubrook, and Ortonville, Minnesota also competed. The instrumentals from Milbank received 43 Superior Plus ratings, 73 Superior ratings,... Read more
Interested in being an accredited weather spotter? Already a weather spotter, but need to get recertified? A free weather spotter class will be held Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Big Stone Fire Hall. No preregistration is required. Kelly Serr of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen will... Read more
Firefighters from across northeast South Dakota will convene in Milbank to conduct their annual training on Saturday, April 23. So, don’t be alarmed if you see groups of firemen in coveralls or full gear and several firetrucks parked in various neighborhoods in Milbank and at Lake Farley. Milbank is... Read more
Wiese and Lightfield Elected at State Student Council
Local News April 20, 2022 0
Members of the MHS Student Council, along with council members from over 60 schools across South Dakota, attended the state student council convention at The Monument in Rapid City. During the two-day event, students networked, heard guest speakers, met for regional council meetings, and gained new insight into leadership. A... Read more
Heidi Wellnitz, Milbank’s middle and high school counselor, says, “The high school will host registration night on April 26 at 6 p.m. in the high school theater. All current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to attend.” According to Wellnitz, the meeting will cover the requirements for high school, and time will be allocated for students to register for their high school... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will be meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members will be prepping for the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) State Convention, which will be held May 10-11 in Oacoma. The Milbank chapter... Read more
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to... Read more
