New Vaccinations For Sixth Grade Students Implemented
Local News April 7, 2016 0
The South Dakota Department of Health revised its administrative rules and now requires both the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) and MCV4 (Meningococcal ACYW) vaccines for 6th grade students beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Vaccine requirements for kindergarten entry have been in place for many years, but this will... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will celebrate National Library Week April 10-16, with the theme Libraries Transform. “We encourage community members to check out our local library during this special week,” said library director Jody Carlson. “Stop in and see how the library can transform your life.” The library... Read more
MHS Students Prepare For State Student Congress
Local News April 6, 2016 0
Milbank High School students took part in three events in preparation for the District Student Congress tournament scheduled for Friday, April 8, in Pierre. Students who attend the District Student Congress tournament will have the opportunity to qualify for the national tournament. Four students earned awards at the Brookings... Read more
In a closely contested race, challenger Joel Adler was elected to the District 7 position on the Whetstone Valley Electric Board of Directors during the cooperative’s annual meeting Thursday, March 31. “I knew it was going to be really close and I thank everyone who voted for me,” said... Read more
CAFO Ordinance Added to June Primary Election Ballot
Local News April 6, 2016 0
Ordinance 2016-1, which establishes zoning regulations in Grant County and addresses concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), will be added to the ballot for the June primary election. The Grant County Commissioners voted to accept several referral petitions and let the public decide whether or not to uphold the adoption... Read more
The Milbank High School track and field team started its season with a bang during the Whetstone Valley Invitational April 5, in Milbank. Freshman Taylor Thue and junior Tanner Gauer both secured a spot in the State Class A meet later this season with qualifying marks during the invitational.... Read more
The Milbank High School senior band and choir students attended the performance of the Beauty and the Beast at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Chanhassen, MN, Sunday, April 3. In its 14th year of accompanying the senior music students on this trip, band director Susan Karels and music director Miriam Schwenn... Read more
Four youth from the Milbank Wrestling Booster Club were crowned State AAU Wrestling Champions during the state tournament April 2-3 in Aberdeen. Lawson Novy captured a state title in the tots division while Andrew Folk topped the field in his weight class in the bantam division. Eli Fischer and... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Awards Scholarships
Local News April 5, 2016 0
Whetstone Valley Electric announced their 2016 scholarship winners during its annual meeting Thursday, March 31. Senior Chris Loutsch was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Basin Electric Power Cooperative as a dependent of an employee in the Basin Cooperative network. Fellow classmate Heidi Bergquist was selected as the winner of... Read more
Gordon Bracht
Obituaries April 5, 2016 0
Gordon Bracht, age 90, of Twin Brooks, SD died Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Carl Larson officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more
