Schwandt Re-elected as Milbank School Board President
Local News July 11, 2017 0
Dick Schwandt will continue as the president of the Milbank School District Board of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. He was elected to the position during the regular meeting of the board on Monday, July 10. Milt Stengel will also continue as the vice president of the board.... Read more
Cousins Eric and Matt Strobl captured the top spot at the Pine Hills Golf Course Calcutta. The annual member-guest tournament featured 40 two-man teams. Matt and Eric scored 76 points in the A- bracket. Rick Waibel and Eric Coyne of Webster won the B-bracket with 78 points. Calcutta winners:... Read more
Budget Reviewed By Milbank School Board
Local NewsUncategorized July 11, 2017 0
According to Milbank School District Superintendent Tim Graf, this year ended with a windfall. The closing of the Grant-Deuel School District provided a one-time financial benefit to the Milbank School District. Graf says, “The dissolution marks the end of an era. While it is always sad to see schools... Read more
Bill Schuneman Retires from Implement Business
Local News July 5, 2017 0
If you believe “nothing runs like a Deere,” you’ve probably met Bill Schuneman of Schuneman Equipment in Milbank. Bill has been a John Deere man for over 40 years. His JD career started when he was hired as a sales associate with Day County Equipment in Webster in 1977.... Read more
Claire Mischel Wins Dockter Award
Local News July 5, 2017 0
The Grant County 4-H Horse Show was held June 28, at the 4-H Grounds in Milbank. Riders receiving top honors in horse showmanship include: Champion Senior Showman, Claire Mischel; Reserve Junior Showman, Cassidy Schwagel; Champion Junior Showman, Marion Mischel; and Beginner Showman, Brook Schwagel. Claire Mischel also won the... Read more
Rural Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening
Local News June 28, 2017 0
Rural Solutions, Inc. highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome RSI as a new member. RSI, located in the former Dallas Hanson building on East Highway 12, has been providing technology solutions to... Read more
4-H’ers Explore Imagination at Camp Bob Marshall
Local News June 27, 2017 0
Nine Grant County 4-H’ers expanded their imaginations at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer from June 17-20. The camp’s theme was Imagination Station. The youth were chaperoned by Susan Karels, Rochelle Reede, Alex Adolph and Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor. Youth taking part in the event were... Read more
Valley Queen Cheese Announces $50 Million Expansion
Local News June 27, 2017 1
Valley Queen’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million investment in its facility in Milbank. This expansion project, dubbed “VQ Next,” will increase the firm’s processing capacity by 25% to over 5 million pounds of milk per day. All milk will be supplied from dairies within a 100-mile... Read more
The South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank received a National Guard Superior Unit Award June 15, during annual training at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. Brigadier General Kevin Griese, SDARNG Assistant Adjutant General and State Command Sergeant Major James Hoekman, presented the award. “You are in the... Read more
Lake Farley Summer Events Series Starts Saturday
Local News June 22, 2017 0
The 2017 Lake Farley Summer Event Series starts Saturday, June 24, and there’s fun for everyone. Why not plan to spend the day? Start with the Community Parade. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and travels north on Main Street to Highway 15 near Lake Farley Park. (Entries are... Read more
