Grant-Deuel School in Revillo will present its final performance Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert is free and all are invited. “This concert is of sadness and excitement,” stated Kristy Tostenson, music director. “Sadness in that the school will close at the end... Read more

Milbank High School senior Brooke Fraasch was honored for her academic achievements during the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on April 24. Outstanding students from the Class of 2017 were recognized by Governor Dennis Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. More than 200 students,... Read more

Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more

The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more

The China Panda Restaurant is preparing to open in Milbank in July. The restaurant is in the Whetstone Mall on East Highway 12 in the former Video Place location. Owner Angel Li of Morris, Minnesota says it will feature Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisines. Mandarin-style Chinese food is all... Read more

Tim Stengel, an alumnus of MHS, and his wife, Sue, of Milbank are replacing the evergreen trees around AB Campbell Stadium. The Stengel’s are donating 50 Scot Pine trees in an effort to clear about 260 trees from property adjoining their land. “We purchased our land from someone who... Read more

Twenty-seven students in grades 6-12, along with 19 parents and faculty members, recently returned from a seven-day trip to Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. “There’s history of seniors going on trips, but those were done before my time here,” stated Superintendent Al Stewart. “There have never been... Read more

A major road construction project by the City of Milbank began last week on South Viola Street. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the total reconstruction of Viola Street from Highway 12 to East 7th Avenue will take most of the summer to complete. “We hope the project will... Read more

The Milbank High School FFA Chapter competed at the 89th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings April 23-25. Thirty students took part in Career Development Events and individual FFA recognition. Senior Kadon Leddy placed first in Beef Entrepreneurialship, second in AgriScience Experience, and third in Veterinary Placement. His Beef... Read more

Janelle John has joined the sales staff at Unzen Motors. She brings to the team 10 years of sales experience in the automobile business. Janelle moved from the Fargo/Moorhead area where she was employed by Lunde Auto Center and Nereson Automotive. “Stop in and say ‘Hi’ to Janelle,” said... Read more