Milbank’s Smarter Balance Test Scores Revealed
Local News June 21, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education reviewed the results from this year’s Smarter Balance Assessment. The district’s test scores were similar to last year’s, but scores in comparison to state averages decreased. “Overall we are pleased with the scores,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. “We are optimistic that our... Read more
BSWC Gives Back
Local News June 21, 2016 0
The organizers of the Big Stone Walleye Classic (BSWC) made two donations to charities from the proceeds of this year’s fishing tournament. A $250 donation was given to the 2016 Camp Daniel and another $250 donation was made to Together 2016. A group from Calvary Church in Milbank will... Read more
The status of the general fund and a preliminary review of the budget for the 2016-2017 school year were discussed at the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, June 13. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the district is poised to reduce the mill... Read more
Mikkelsons Question Commissioners
Local News June 16, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met in a regular meeting Thursday, June 9. Community members attended to present questions about Ordinance 2016-1. The ordinance, which deals with CAFO operations, went into effect June 10. Dan and Tammy Mikkelson queried the commission regarding the vesting process for a CAFO. They also requested... Read more
Gretchen Koopmans Hired as MHS Language Arts Teacher
Local News June 16, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Gretchen Koopmans as the high school language arts teacher during its regular meeting Monday, June 12. “We are excited to bring Gretchen to the Milbank School District,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. Koopmans was an English teacher and debate... Read more
John Mills to Run for District 4 House
Local News June 14, 2016 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Republican Party announced that John Mills of rural Volga has been chosen by the District 4 Republicans to be on the ballot for State House this November. Mills joins Milbank resident Jason Kettwig as the second of two GOP candidates running for District... Read more
Boys Scouts Head to Summer Camp
Local News June 14, 2016 0
The Milbank Boys Scout Troop 45 left Sunday, June 12, for their annual summer camp. This year, the troop is traveling to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp in Tabor, near Yankton. Activities during the week-long camp will include: sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rifle shooting, black powder shooting, shotgun, archery, leather... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association kicked off its first team penning event of the season on Saturday, June 4. Of the thirty teams participating, only five penned all three of their cattle. Steven, Joanie, and Dustin Hill from Ortonville, MN, took home first place with a time of 43 seconds.... Read more
Otter Tail Power Company is replacing underground lines in Milbank near the Grant County Courthouse and Grant County Public Library area. As a result, power has been shut off in that surrounding area. “The lines are being trenched in today,” stated Scott Wiese of the local office. “We have... Read more
Cancer Walk Raises $130,000
Local News June 13, 2016 0
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk raised $130,000 for the greater Grant County area during its 19th annual event Friday, June 10. Nearly 2,600 luminaries were sold in honor or in memory of someone affected by cancer, resulting in over 1,100 names being read during the walk.... Read more
