Milbank Kindergarten Registration Set
Local News January 10, 2017 0
Kindergarten screening and registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be held Friday, January 27, at Koch Elementary School in Milbank. The screening takes place in the kindergarten classrooms from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any child five years old or who will be five years old before September... Read more
Snow Alert Issued For City Of Milbank
Local News January 10, 2017 0
The City of Milbank has issued a snow alert for today, Tuesday, January 10. According to Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren, city plows will begin plowing at 10 a.m. this morning. “Please remove all vehicles from city streets,” he stated. “Thanks for the help. It makes things much easier... Read more
Boyd and Kathy Sussex Resign from MHS
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Boyd and Kathy Sussex submitted their resignations to the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Boyd graduated from Valley City State College in Valley City, North Dakota, and coached... Read more
Clee Brakke Retires as MHS Woodshop Teacher
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Clee Brakke will retire following the completion of the 2016-2017 school year. He submitted his resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Brakke graduated from Black Hills State University. He began his teaching career in 1973 in Eagle Butte and... Read more
Hospice Honors Patients at Tree of Lights Ceremony
Local News January 9, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Valley Hospice of Milbank honored their 2016 patients at its annual Tree of Lights ceremony Sunday, January 8, at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera chapel. Special music was provided by Milbank High School senior Jimmie Berkner who sang Silent Night and Amazing Grace. A candle lighting... Read more
Officials Take Oath of Office
Local News January 5, 2017 0
Grant County Auditor, Karen Layher, administered the oath of office to five elected officials during the Grant County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 3. Bill Street, newly-elected Grant County commissioner for District 2 and incumbent commissioner Doug Stengel, representing District 4, were sworn in to start the meeting. Commissioner Mike... Read more
Farm and Home Show Celebrates 69 Years
Local News January 5, 2017 0
The 69th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show starts Friday, January 13, and runs through Saturday, January 14. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. “Over 80 vendors... Read more
First Baby of 2017 Born
Local News January 4, 2017 3
The first baby of 2017 was born at Milbank Area Hospital Avera Tuesday, January 3, but it was an unexpected stop for parents, Ethan and Ashley Robish of West Fargo, North Dakota. The couple was enroute to Sioux Falls with an overnight visit planned at parents Al and Shirley... Read more
County Commissioners Approve Budget Transfers
Local News January 2, 2017 0
The Grant County Commissioners met Thursday, December 29, at the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County Auditor Karen Layher reviewed the 2016 year-end budget and requested a transfer of money from the general fund to the contingency fund. “Our contingency budget took a big hit this year,” Layher said. “Several... Read more
Fire Departments Dispatched To House Fire
Local News December 31, 2016 0
The Big Stone City and Milbank Fire and Rescue Departments responded to a house fire Friday, December 30, at 7 a.m. The fire broke out at 15222 485th Avenue at the home of Ryan Mielitz. The home is located in the Big Stone City department’s jurisdiction. The Milbank department... Read more
