Joel Foster, executive director of Grant County FSA, reminds agricultural producers and private landowners that February 12 is the deadline to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The program, administered by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purpose. During... Read more
Wrestlers Battles at Les Tlustos-Brookings
Milbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2021 0
The Milbank wrestling team took part in the Les Tlustos-Brookings Invitational on Saturday, January 30. The Bulldogs placed seventh with 91 points. Harrisburg won the tournament with 225.5 points. Pierre was second with 210.5, and Madison took third with 142. Other scores included: Brookings, fourth 132; Dell Rapids, fifth, 125.5; West... Read more
Schneck Brothers Claim NEC Championship Titles
Milbank Area Wrestling January 31, 2021 0
MHS wrestlers and brothers, Toby and Barrett Schneck, each captured a Northeast Conference championship title in Redfield on January 28. Toby, a senior, topped the field at 195 pounds. The 2021 title is his second in his high school career as he was also named the NEC champion in 2019. Barrett earned... Read more
Schwenn Scores 31 Points to Give Dawgs a Win
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 31, 2021 0
The Bulldogs were led by junior Bennett Schwenn in Milbank’s 63-48 Northeast Conference victory over Redfield on Thursday, January 28, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs’ season record improved to 6-5 with the win. “I am extremely proud of the boys for how engaged they were, and have been, for... Read more
Bulldogs’ Defense Dismantles Deuel
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 28, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ dominating defense was a major factor in their 50-42 Northeast Conference basketball victory against the Deuel Cardinals on Tuesday, January 26, at home. Milbank’s season record now stands at 5-6. Milbank built up a solid lead in the opening quarter. Sophomore Justus Osborn made it exciting when he threw... Read more
According to Brenda Anderson, principal at St. Lawrence School, the theme for 2021 Catholic Schools Week is a Rainforest Excursion. The week takes off on Saturday, January 30, at 5 p.m. Mass. Kindergarten students through sixth graders need to wear their blues and khakis and meet in the gym... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Deuel for Another Hoops Victory
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 28, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs earned their third win of the season with a 41-33 victory over Northeast Conference opponent Deuel. Milbank’ s win came in doubleheader basketball action at the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, January 26. “I thought we started the game doing some good things,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian... Read more
Annual 4-H LEGO Contest- January 23, 2021
Uncategorized January 28, 2021 0
Sometimes the show must go on. Northern Lights 4-H leader, Kathy Steinlicht says, “Even though there wasn’t a Grant County Farm Show, we still had the 4-H LEGO contest.” The annual event was held instead at the Emanuel Lutheran Church fellowship hall on January 23. This year, the contest attracted 42 participants in four age groups. According Steinlicht, the LEGO... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Compete with Full Lineup
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 27, 2021 0
The Milbank gymnastics team competed for the first time this season with a full lineup. The six members traveled to the 11-team Watertown Invitational on Saturday, January 23. “I was excited to have the whole varsity team compete together and can’t wait to see what they can do as a... Read more
