Commission Presented With New Agri-Business Ordinance
Local News December 8, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met in a regular session Tuesday, December 6. Two ordinances were proposed. “Initial inquiries have been made by small agri-businesses about an area that is currently zoned for agriculture,” stated Planning and Zoning Director Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker. “If implemented, this ordinance would establish zoning regulations for... Read more
CAFO Vesting Changes Could Be Coming
Local News December 7, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met during their regular session December 6, at the Grant County Courthouse. Todd Kays, Executive Director of First District Association of Local Governments, proposed wording changes to Ordinance 2016-01. A public hearing was set for Tuesday, December 20, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse and... Read more
Gesswein’s Bob Olson – Chrysler/ASE Tech of the Year
Local News December 6, 2016 1
Bob Olson, an ASE-certified auto technician at Gesswein Motors in Milbank, was selected as the Chrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Olson was chosen as the top Chrysler/ASE tech from over 300,000 professionals nationwide. The annual ASE awards spotlight top scorers on the ASE certification tests and include on-the-job... Read more
Fire Outside New Milbank Hospital
Local News December 6, 2016 0
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to the south side of the new Milbank Healthcare Campus at 6 p.m. Monday, December 5. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, a large roll-off container used for construction debris was ablaze. “Because of the size of the container, firefighters extinguished the fire... Read more
Students Present First Recital at Abbey Of The Hills
Local News December 6, 2016 0
Abbey of the Hills formed the backdrop for Kristi Seehafer’s piano students, during their Christmas recital December 4. For most of the students, it was their first public performance. Vocal music included a rendition of Silver Bells, presented by the Tony and Kim Folk family, and the piano students... Read more
MHS Students Perform at Honor Band
Local News December 5, 2016 0
The 26th Annual North Area Honor Band Concert was held December 3, in Aberdeen. The event was hosted by Northern State University in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Twelve Milbank High School students helped make up the 97-piece band. The musicians were under the direction of Dr. Jason Caslor,... Read more
Milbank Native Tom Patterson Finds Perfect Fit in The Big Apple
Local News December 4, 2016 0
Milbank native Tom Patterson, son of former Milbank residents Norm and Nancy Patterson doesn’t have a work from home job, but he still works in his underwear every day. Patterson is the founder of Tommy John, a New York-based company that produces and markets an innovative line of men’s... Read more
Brown Hired as Shopko Manager
Local News December 1, 2016 1
Tim Brown has been hired as Milbank Shopko Hometown’s new manager. Brown, a native of Milbank, graduated from MHS in 1994. His retail experience includes 16 years as a manager for Walmart. Brown and his family moved back to Milbank nine years ago. His wife, Jennifer, is employed at... Read more
Community Transit Will Not Run December 2
Local News December 1, 2016 0
Milbank Community Transit will not be providing bus services Friday, December 2. Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 5. Read more
MHS Musicians Selected for North Area Honor Band
Local News November 29, 2016 0
Thirteen Milbank High School musicians have been selected for the 26th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band in Aberdeen. On Saturday, December 3, the MHS musicians will join nearly 100 students from 26 schools. Dr. Jason Caslor, Associate Director of Bands and Orchestras at Arizona State University, will... Read more
