Increase in Enrollment Numbers Marks New School Year
Local News August 24, 2017 0
The Milbank School District starts the 2017-2018 school year with increased enrollment. “This is great,” says Superintendent Tim Graf. “These numbers are literally changing daily and almost by the hour, but we are happy to see the increase in students.” There are 983 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 12th... Read more
Seventeen New Staff Members Start at Milbank Schools
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Seventeen new staff members began the 2017-2018 school year today. New to the Milbank district, are: (Back l. to r.) Jeff Trapp, middle school science; Adolph Shepardson, athletic director; Jade Miller, high school and C team boys basketball coach; and Jason Karels, woodshop. (Middle) Melanie Schwandt, special education at... Read more
Viola Street to Reopen Thursday
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Viola Street in Milbank is set to reopen Thursday, August 24, according to City Administrator Jason Kettwig. Kettwig says crews were busy today laying asphalt, but that is expected to be completed. “There may be some touch up work and landscaping that still needs to be done, but for... Read more
Five Teens Involved in Fatal Crash Near Milbank
Local News August 23, 2017 4
MILBANK, S.D. – One teen died and four others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon north of Milbank. The names of the five people are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was northbound when the male driver lost control on the... Read more
Justin Mathiason Offers Advice for Hail Damaged Vehicles
Local News August 22, 2017 0
The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Busy During Friday’s Storm
Local News August 22, 2017 1
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was busy Friday, August 18th. A storm pounded the area with rain and hail and caused widespread damage and flooding. Total rainfall was 2.69 inches, according to Dick Poppen, an employee for the City of Milbank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fire Chief... Read more
Community Encouraged to Serve Milbank
Local News August 21, 2017 0
Love of God and people has sparked the group Serve Milbank. “We want to do the things we believe God is calling us to do – be the church,” said Calvary Church Pastor Jake Helmstrom. “Our goal is to help meet the needs of people by showing them the... Read more
Dr. Conroy Warns Against Watching the Solar Eclipse Monday
Local News August 20, 2017 0
Dr. John Conroy of Conroy Eye Care in Milbank advises everyone, especially children, to find a safe method to view Monday’s eclipse. The solar eclipse on August 21, is a rare astronomical event – the moon slides across the face of the sun. It will be visible across the... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County
Local News August 18, 2017 0
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. – A 77-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash Tuesday night west of Big Stone City. The name of the person is not being released pending notification of family members. He died Wednesday in a Fargo, N.D. hospital. A 1999 Dodge... Read more
Giessingers Organize Out of the Darkness Walk
Local News August 17, 2017 0
Ken and Carolyn Giessinger lost their son, Jason, to suicide on May, 16, 2011. They now strive to keep other families from experiencing that pain. “South Dakota is ranked ninth in the nation for the highest suicide rate,” according to Carolyn. “That’s very high. A family is shattered when... Read more
