The Grant County FSA reminds eligible farmers the deadline to request Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) is May 31, 2019. MALs, which provide interim financing on production, aid cash flow while removing the need to sell commodities immediately following harvest when market prices are typically low. The final date to... Read more

This summer marks the 24th year the Fraasch family has volunteered at Farley Fest. Doug and LaVonne started the tradition which now spans three generations. Doug says, “I signed up back in 1996 because I had served as Chamber of Commerce president for both the Ortonville and Milbank chambers,... Read more

Seven sixth grade students from St. Lawrence School completed graduation ceremonies Friday, May 24, and prepare for next year at Milbank Middle School. Sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, presented the graduating class of 2019. Class members were Veronica Fonder, Rylen Frerichs, Katie Kruger, Bryan Meyer, Josh Pederson, Luke... Read more

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem released a statement on Tuesday, May 22 highlighting her request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. Her request is for FEMA assistance to... Read more

Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke announced the winners of Milbank Fire and Rescue’s annual raffle. Christopher Giesen won $300; Rusty Madsen, $250; Mary Brus, $200; Twin Valley Tire, $150; and Sydney Johnson, $100. Fire extinguishers were awarded to Daryl Wieting, Shirley Conraads, Noel White, Orville Hillbrands, and Stanley Street. In... Read more

The Milbank High School Music Department presented year-end music awards at the band and choir concert on May 14. Kimberly Van Sambeek won the John Phillip Sousa Award. The award, which originated in 1954, is the most prestigious award for high school band students. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding musicianship,... Read more

Jacob Sandvig has been selected as the May Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Brian and Janel Sandvig. Jacob has been a member of the football, basketball, and track teams and the Milbank National Honor Society. He was also an elected member... Read more

Brenda Anderson, acting principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank, received her master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion on Sunday, May 19. Anderson said, “The South Dakota Department of Education allowed me to act as principal or assistant principal while... Read more

The 2019 graduates of Milbank High School will be honored with a commencement ceremony on May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Superintendent Tim Graf will preside over the commencement activities, and Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Jordan Riley and Ben Harstad will... Read more