Bohn and Robinson Earn National Guard Honors
Spc. Brianna Bohn and Sgt. Michael Robinson were named Soldier and NCO of the Year, respectively, for the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank during a ceremony October 2. Both are motor transport operators in the 740th. “It was an honor to compete for this... Read more
New Commander Named For 740th Transportation Company
First Lt. Terry Berndt of Rapid City has been named the new commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank and Aberdeen. Berndt assumed command, Oct. 2, from Capt. Hogan Easton, of Sioux Falls, who commanded the unit since October 2014. As the commander... Read more
School Board Approves Creation of ELL Position
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 10. The board approved a request to create an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional position pending approval from a Shared Services Grant. “We have a need for ELL services within our schools and this may be... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Season Kicks Off With Success
The Milbank High School oral interp season got underway last week with the local students performing well in their first two events. Caitlin Kroemer earned a superior plus in both Serious Readings and Storytelling at the Florence Invitational Saturday, October 1. She was the lone member to participate in... Read more
Milbank Chamber Members Give Back To Food Pantry
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented a donation of $1685 to the Grant County Food Pantry today. The funds were raised at the gift bag auction during the Chamber’s annual meeting in September. Twenty-two bags were auctioned. Bags were donated by United Hardware, Super 8, Casey’s, KMSD, Milbank... Read more
Tom Hartman on Path to Priesthood
                     Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. – Francis of Assisi Today, October 4, is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. It’s a celebratory day on the liturgical calendar... Read more
Grant County Youth To Celebrate National 4-H Week
National 4-H week will be observed around the world from October 2-8. To celebrate, Grant County’s 4-H hosts their annual Family Night on Monday, October 3. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. in the 4-H exhibit building at the Grant County 4-H grounds. Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor... Read more
Voter Registration and Absentee Voting Has Started
The 2016 General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8. Residents not currently registered to vote are encouraged to do so by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016. “If you do not register to vote by October 24, you will be unable to vote in the 2016 general... Read more
Zenk and O’Donnell to Reign as Grant-Deuel Royalty
Seniors Sydney Zenk and Jacob O’Donnell were crowned queen and king at Grant-Deuel’s Coronation on Monday, September 26. They will reign over the week-long Homecoming activities featuring the theme Wildcat Forever. Zenk is the daughter of Sharona and Lance Reyelts and O’Donnell is the son of Scott and Vicki... Read more
Grant County Commissioners Discuss Information On CAFO Vesting Process
Members of the Grant County Commission and the Grant County Planning and Zoning Board met in a joint session September 20. Todd Kays, Executive Director of First District, led a discussion about the wording of the new CAFO ordinance that went into effect June 10. Issues were brought to... Read more