Emanuel Lutheran Church (ELC) mission sewing group presented quilts to the ELC class of 2016 on Sunday, May 15. Graduates included, left to right, Eliza DiNatale, Rachelle Gabriel, Jacob Jackson, Alyssa Ehlebracht, Dalton Koch, Cara Berkner and Tera Hanson. “Life is like a patchwork quilt. Give Jesus the pieces... Read more
Seven sixth grade students from St. Lawrence School completed graduation ceremonies Tuesday, May 24, and prepare for next year at Milbank Middle School. Sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, presented the graduating class of 2016. Class members were Nicholas Batchelor, Kellen Hoeke, Mariah Madsen, Hattie Muellenbach, Savanna Osowski, Isaac... Read more
The Milbank Area Summer Backpack Program is underway this week, but is still accepting enrollments according to organizer Jenn Falk. “We have had just one distribution date so far, so there is time to enroll. The enrollment process works the same as during the school year. Families can enroll... Read more
POET Biorefining of Big Stone City was awarded the 2015 Environmental Health and Safety Excellence Award. The award is given each year to the top plant within the POET system for its environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. “Safety is our main goal in everything we do – everything,”... Read more
While school may be out for students in Milbank, the Grant County Public Library is ensuring that kids will have fun learning all summer long. The library will be hosting two reading programs this summer. The theme for the preschool through fifth grade reading program is “On Your Mark,... Read more
Registrations are still being accepted for the 4-H Bike Rodeo slated for Thursday, May 26, at the 4-H grounds. “There are currently 55 students registered with a few more spots still available,” noted Susan Karels, mother of William Karels who is the chairman of the planning committee for the... Read more
Today all Milbank Schools will be dismissing students for the summer. Release times are as follows: Koch Elementary 11:15 a.m., St. Lawrence 11:20 a.m., Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School 11:30 a.m. Read more
Nearly a dozen youth from the Milbank area participated in a mini-camp which focused on the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. Bulldog head boys basketball coach Matt Bastian and assistant boys basketball coach Ryan Scoular lead the group in learning proper shooting form, ball-handling, passing, footwork and... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program, along with the South Dakota Rabbit Breeders Association, hosted a fun rabbit show and poultry clinic for youth to expand their knowledge within the specific species. The event took place at the Grant County 4-H grounds exhibit building. Jim Effling served as the show... Read more
