The summer reading program, Build a Better World, is underway at the Grant County Public Library. Children from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 can still sign up, free of charge, for the various opportunities. Sessions are held on Wednesdays in June at 2 p.m. for the Pre-K to grade 5... Read more
Bella Radermacher, four-year-old daughter of Tabitha and Travis Radermacher of Ortonville, is an inspiration to princesses everywhere. Bella was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer on April 28, after her parents discovered a bump on her stomach. “We went to the doctor thinking it was a little hernia,” said... Read more
Ron Milbank arrives in Milbank at noon this Saturday. Everyone is invited to meet and welcome him. The group will begin congregating at 11:30-11:45 at the Grist Mill. “Ron is on a 2000 mile journey to benefit the MHS endowment fund and put Milbank, South Dakota on the map, too,”... Read more
The 21st Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament was held at Big Stone Lake on June 5. The event supports the funding of seminarian education in the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese. Winning top place for the most total weight was the team of Jon Beebe, Jesse Hopper, and Charlie Mack. They... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council is partnering with Feeding South Dakota to provide free food to families and individuals in need. The event is Wednesday, June 14, at 4:30 p.m. The location has changed from its previous location to the Grant County 4-H exhibit building with entry at... Read more
Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2016-17 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the list include: EIGHTH GRADE Distinction – 3.800 or higher Siri Bien, Alonso Flores De Salazar, Rhianna Folk, Erika Fonder, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Shelby... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association kicked off its team penning season June 3. Four of the 18 teams penned all three of their cattle. Brad Hanson, Marsha Wieting, and Casey Yamaura took home the first place money. Dave Buri, Monte Rosen, and Blair Wittnebel finished second. Eleven teams took... Read more
Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll today. Students receiving honors include the following: Perfection – 4.0 ... Read more
Mark Leddy is a numbers man. And that’s a good thing when your goal is to run the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon, the granddaddy of all marathons is, of course, all about numbers, too. The 26.2 mile race requires a minimum qualifying time of 3 hours 40 minutes.... Read more
Tom Hartman of Milbank was ordained by Bishop Paul J. Swain of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on June 2, during a special ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. He joined Rev. Mr. Brian Eckrich, Rev. Mr. Andrew Thuringer, Rev. Mr. Joseph Scholten, Rev. Mr.... Read more
