WVEC’s Annual Meeting Scheduled
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative hosts its 76th annual meeting Thursday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The business meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. “Enjoy dinner and a short meeting,” says WVE General Manager Dave Page. “We need your... Read more
Connie Larson Joins EXIT Realty
Denice Hooth, owner of EXIT Realty, is pleased to announce Connie Larson has joined her business as a licensed realtor/broker associate. “I am very excited to have Connie on board,” Hooth said, “I have needed someone to join me for a long time, so I am happy to have her here.”... Read more
MHS 1967 State Champions Honored in Sioux Falls
The 1967 boys basketball team from Milbank was honored as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their State Class A championship title. Players, coaches, and cheerleaders were recognized during the 2017 State A tournament Thursday, March 16,  in Sioux Falls. Present for the event were: (Back l. to r.)... Read more
Milbank School Board Accepts Resignations
Staffing changes were approved during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, March 13. “We have some disappointing and unexpected resignations this year,” said Graf. “But we wish them all well in their future endeavors.” Shelly Loehrer submitted her resignation as kindergarten teacher at Koch... Read more
Jason Karels Hired as MHS Building Trades Instructor
Jason Karels has been hired as the building trades instructor for the Milbank School District. He replaces Clee Brakke who will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. “We welcome Jason to the district,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf, during the regular meeting of the school board Monday,... Read more
Holli Seehafer Writes Romance Series
The Grant County Public Library will host a talk with Holli Seehafer on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Seehafer has written a four-book Christian romance series under the pseudonym Cadee Brystal. Her titles include Wide Open Spaces, Breaking Free, Settling Down and Taking Care. Friends of the... Read more
Kadon Leddy Serves as Page
Kadon Leddy, a senior at Milbank High School, served as a Senate page during the 92nd Session of the South Dakota Senate from March 6-10. He was sponsored by Senator Jason Frerichs from District 1. During the final session, Leddy sat in on committee meetings and attended the Governor’s... Read more
MHS Selected as State Tournament Band of the Day
The Milbank High School band will be the band of the day at the State Class A boys basketball tournament in Sioux Falls on Saturday, March 18. The group will perform for all four sessions of the tournament on Saturday which will be televised on South Dakota Public Television... Read more
First Reading of Agribusiness Ordinance Approved
The Grant County commissioners met Tuesday, March 7. They approved the first reading of Ordinance 2016-1B following a joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Board. The ordinance, amending Grant County Ordinance #2004-1, would define agribusiness activities as the use of land for commercial purposes related to raising,... Read more
Spring Forward This Sunday
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m on Sunday, March 12. Read more