The Yelduz Shrine Circus will present four shows in the Milbank National Guard Armory this weekend. Performances will take place Saturday, June 3, at 3 and 7 p.m. with shows Sunday, June 4, at 1 and 5 p.m. Circus goers can expect to see a wide variety of acts... Read more
Nine youth took part in the Second Annual Unity Square Kids Triathlon on May 25. The event consisted of a 100-yard swim, a 1.8 mile bike ride, and an 800-meter run. Unity Square sponsored the event and the Milbank Kiwanis Club assisted. Earning first place awards were: Lucas Johnson... Read more
“Applications for the 2017-2018 Grant County Combined Appeal are now available,” stated Kerry Fish, chairperson of the campaign. Fish said, “With the help of a gracious, caring community, the 2016-17 campaign was able to allocate $155,300 to 17 agencies last year. We are looking forward to another successful 2017-2018... Read more
Two Bulldog relays secured a top eight finish at the State Class A track and field meet in Tea and Sioux Falls this past weekend. The boys 1,600 meter relay team secured a fourth place finish with a time of 3:31.68, which earned them the eighth place spot on... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team kicked off its season with their lone home meet Friday and Saturday, May 26-27, at Unity Square. Fifty-four local swimmers posted high marks, cut time, earned South Dakota state qualifying times and broke team records during the meet. “It’s always great to work... Read more
Jose Chen, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the May Student of the Month. He is the son of Zoila Amparo Pantaleon. Jose is very active in school. He is a member of the wrestling and tennis teams. He is also a member of the... Read more
As the saying goes, “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Jody Ninneman owner of Shape, Wrap and Roll salon in Milbank, could have written that. Jody grew up in salons owned by her mother, Bev Argo. Bev operated home salons for 22 years. She... Read more
New Milbank FFA Officers Selected for 2017-2018
Local News May 13, 2017 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet Monday, May 8. Officers for the 2017-18 school year were chosen. Chase Pinkert was selected as president; Nathan Loutsch, vice president; Sara Capp, secretary; Claire Mitchell, treasurer; Callie Bolin, sentinel; Kimberlly Aburto, student advisor; Kendra Schweer, parliamentarian, and Kellie Christians,... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department was called to a barn fire at the Paul Dummann farm at 45745 149th Street, Summit, Wednesday, May 3, at 7:20 p.m. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the barn and its contents were destroyed. Equipment in the barn included a combine, a restored B... Read more
Staff Changes in the Milbank School District
Local News May 13, 2017 0
Five staff members from the Grant-Deuel School District have been hired by the Milbank School District. Grant-Deuel will close its doors at the end of this school term. Janelle Wollschlager will be the new alternative/opportunity room instructor, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Kathy Sussex. At Grant-Deuel,... Read more
