MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to approve the motion to move forward with a bid process to replace the basketball court at Jack and Jill Park. The recommendation from the Milbank Parks and Recreation Board called for the removal of the existing court and the construction of a new... Read more
Hey kids, no pressure, but don’t miss Pop Bottle Science — the next Funquest afterschool science activity at the Grant County Public Library. Things start brewing on March 24 at 3:30 p.m. All children are welcome to attend this NASA@YOUR LIBRARY program, but kids under eight years old need to be accompanied by a parent... Read more
Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for Game, Fish, and Parks, reports the ice on Big Stone Lake is changing rapidly. Pekelder says, “Conditions are getting worse every day. The shorelines are starting to deteriorate, especially at the access areas and anywhere water is flowing in.” “I wouldn’t drive a car or truck out anymore. It’s just not safe,”... Read more
During the regular meeting of the Milbank City Council on March 14, the council voted to approve improvements to three of the city’s parks. One of the parks, Pribyl Park in the southern area of Milbank, is slated to be revamped to accommodate new playground equipment. The parks and recreation department... Read more
Hurry in to Linda’s Fashions in the Milbank Mall for the half price winter merchandise sale. Bring your Love Local Passport and get a stamp for every dollar you spend. Plus, see the latest spring styles. From casual to dressy and shoes and jewelry to accessorize every look, Linda’s... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Earn End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 17, 2022 0
Milbank’s head wrestling coach, Jeremy Tostenson, along with assistant coaches Jesse Krause and Josh Schmeichel, presented end-of-the-season awards at the 2022 Wrestling Award Ceremony on March 15. Barrett Schneck was selected as the Most Valuable Wrestler, and Leyton Raffety was chosen as the Most Valuable Teammate. The Rookie of... Read more
Milbank Middle school has released the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the third quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Esteban Abrego Ashlynn Batchelor Brody Cummins Jacy Dexter Olivia Foell Carter Gloe Kalli Grong Jack Howard Jocelyn Kettwig Nycole Korstjens Paige... Read more
Jessica Frevert
Obituaries March 17, 2022 0
Jessica Frevert, age 51, of Big Stone City, SD, died on Wednesday, March 16, at Ortonville Area Health Services.. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Rev. Barbara McKewin will officiate and burial will... Read more
Update: Baby Hudson Recovering From Surgery at Heart Hospital in Colorado
Local News March 17, 2022 0
Hudson Christensen, son of Alysha (Wenck) and Dylan Christensen of Elkton and grandson of Lori Schuler of Wilmot, came into the world on March 1 at 10:55 p.m. Hudson was born in Aurora, Colorado, because it is home to one of only three hospitals in the nation, Colorado Children’s Hospital,... Read more
