Farmers, Did You Forget Something?
Local News January 30, 2020 0
Very few producers have made their appointment for the 2019 ARC/PLC Signup, which ends March 15, 2020. Because there are just over 35 days workdays until March 15, the Grant County FSA Office needs to sign up over 20 producers per day to make the deadline. The FSA Office... Read more
Milbank Lower Level Scores/Results for January 20 – 24
High School SportsLocal News January 30, 2020 0
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Tatum Berry, Emily Wollschlager, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke January 14 – Milbank 27, Waverly-South Shore 25 January 16 – Milbank 25, Clark-Willow Lake 34 January 24 – Milbank 10,... Read more
Rhianna Cantine Signs to Play Tennis at USF
Local NewsMilbank Area Tennis January 29, 2020 0
MHS senior Rhianna Cantine signed her letter of intent to play collegiate women’s tennis at the University of Sioux Falls beginning in the 2020 Fall Season. She is the daughter of Kevin and Miranda Cantine. Rhianna has been playing tennis since she was very young and joined the Lady... Read more
Have you ever been in a bank and heard someone joke about free samples? Diana Allen has heard that one about a million times, but she’s not complaining. Diana is retiring this Friday after 40 years at Great Western Bank, and says her customers are what she will miss... Read more
Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Local News January 28, 2020 0
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Local News January 27, 2020 0
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
Local News January 27, 2020 0
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
SD Legislature Goes 100% Digital
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills January 27, 2020 0
The saying goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but that is exactly what is happening in Pierre. You see in 2020 we are making the leap to 100% digital. Going digital means that many traditions and processes are gone. As you can imagine, there is some... Read more
Local Winners Crowned in KC Free Throw Contest
Local News January 27, 2020 0
The Milbank Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest on January 19 at St. Lawrence School. Twenty-five youth, ages 9-14, participated. Winners were: Lydia Gall, Zayda Townsend, Keaten Johnson, Jada Cameron, Jaxon Wiese, Shaylee Schuchard, Joshua Pederson, and Ivy Lewno. These champions advance to the regional contest in... Read more
Danica Schulte Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Danica Schulte, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Danica has been a member of the cross country and track teams, and a basketball cheerleader. She is also active in student council... Read more
