Wayde Fraasch Named Cancer Walk Honorary Chairman
Wayde Fraasch has been named the honorary chairman for the 2016 It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk which is scheduled to take place Friday, June 10, at Farley Park. Wayde was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has been getting regular treatments of chemotherapy and radiation since October... Read more
Memorial Day Service Held In Milbank
A Memorial Day service was held Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Milbank City Cemetery with the posting of colors. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commander Preston Fischer and the Star Spangled Banner preformed by the Milbank Middle School band. Pastor Keith Bicknase of Emanuel Lutheran Church... Read more
BREAKING: Body Identified In Grant County Murder Investigation
Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the body discovered in Grant County on May 17 has been identified. The victim, 25 year-old Tess Morgan Monae White of West Allis, Wisconsin, was last seen on May 5, 2016. The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Grant County... Read more
Local Law Enforcement Thanked For Service
Doctor Webb and Family Leaving Milbank
Dr. Crispin Webb and his wife Nancy will be leaving Milbank in June. Dr. Webb will join a family practice clinic in Edina, MN. Webb has been a physician in family medicine in Milbank for 14 years. “It’s hard to leave,” he said. “We made a lot of good... Read more
Caitlyn Oien Hired As New MHS Debate Coach
Caitlyn Oien, Yankton native and graduate of the University of South Dakota, has been hired as Head MHS Debate Coach for the 2016-2017 school year. She will replace Natasha Hartman, who coached the team for the past two years following the retirement of Douglas Tschetter. Oien will teach seventh grade Social... Read more
Dolan-Justice Museum Opens Its Doors
The Dolan-Justice Memorial Museum opened its doors to the public with a grand opening this past weekend. The new structure was built through a donation from the late Phyllis and Clarence Justice and is the property of the Grant County Historical Society. It is located on the same lot... Read more
MHS Music Department Presents Awards
The Milbank High School band and choirs completed a successful school year and celebrated with year-end awards, which were presented at their final concert of the season May 17. The groups took part in the large group music contest in April. The high school band received two superiors and... Read more
Three Alumni Present Diplomas to 70 MHS Graduates
  Several hundred people crowded into the Milbank Armory on Sunday, May 22, to see 70 members of the Class of 2016 say good bye to their alma mater and hello to the future.  The 122nd class to graduate from MHS was ushered in to the tune of “Pomp... Read more
Mark Mickelson to Speak at GCDC Annual Meeting
The Grant County Development Corporation will host its annual meeting Thursday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “On behalf of the members of the Grant County Development Corporation, it is my privilege to invite you to attend the organization’s annual meeting,” expressed GCDC director Bobbie... Read more