Summer Food Service Program Begins at Koch School
Local News May 25, 2017 0
The Milbank School District sponsors a summer food service program at Koch School beginning Tuesday, May 30. The program ties in with the Milbank OST and MAYA programs to provide meals for children at no charge. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and snack from 2... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Come Up Short in Opening Game
Local News May 25, 2017 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team lost their opening game of the season May 19, in Aurora. They fell 1-0. The Firechiefs travel to Clark on Sunday for a 4 p.m. game. At Aurora, Milbank had four hits and four errors, but remained scoreless for nine innings. Aurora plated... Read more
Prairie Repertory Theatre of Brookings presents four shows this summer. The theatre group performs Sister Act; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Over the River and Through the Woods; and The Full Monty. Jamie Mundwiler, Milbank High School alumna, is a member of the theatre company and involved... Read more
First Bank & Trust presented four MHS students with $500 scholarships. The students include: Macie Redmond, daughter of Jason and Geri Redmond, who plans to attend the University of Minnesota to major in Animal Science Pre-Vet; Mikaela Hoeke, daughter of Scott and Nancy Hoeke, who plans to attend South... Read more
87 in MHS Class of 2017 Graduate
Local News May 22, 2017 0
The 123rd class from Milbank High School received diplomas in front of a capacity crowd at the Milbank Armory on Sunday, May 21. Seniors Albert Pavlinac and Paige Johnson, selected by their classmates, were the speakers. MHS Principal Dan Snaza presented the Class of 2017. Superintendent Tim Graf presided... Read more
Local Firefighters Honored During Annual Banquet
Local News May 22, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire Department held its annual banquet where active members and honorary retired members were recognized. Special guests attending were City of Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety and city councilman Joel Foster. Members were recognized for their years of service to the department. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke received his... Read more
Grant-Deuel School Says Farewell
Local News May 19, 2017 0
No more pencils. No more books. Schools out for summer. Schools out forever at Grant-Deuel School in Revillo. Grant-Deuel School closed permanently on May 18. A crowd of students, teachers, staff, alumni, and friends gathered that day to pay homage to 52 years of Wildcats. Superintendent Al Stewart and... Read more
Bowlers Claim State Titles
CommunityLocal News May 18, 2017 0
Three youth bowlers, representing Milbank and Top Hat Lanes, captured state titles at the 2017 South Dakota USBC youth bowling championship in Mitchell. Stevie Ash and Zayne Widener won the doubles 200 to 249 competition, and Aimee Thyne won the top honor in the 500 tournament. Thirty-eight youth from... Read more
Lunch and Learn Series to Start
Local News May 17, 2017 0
A three-part Lunch and Learn series entitled “Bring Your Dream” begins this month. The event is sponsored by the Grant County Development Corporation and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “The series is for people wanting to start a business, and for those who own a business and would... Read more
Suspects Arrested and Detained After Drug Bust
Local News May 15, 2017 0
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office intercepted a vehicle transporting four pounds of high grade marijuana on Saturday, May 13, on Highway 12 near Big Stone City. The driver and two passengers were arrested for possession of four pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Street value of the... Read more
