Hermans Chosen American Legionnaire of the Year
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Floyd Hermans was voted Birch-Miller Post 9 Legionnaire of the Year. Award winners are selected on the basis of their contribution and service to the American Legion as well as their support for the community. As Post Sgt. at Arms, Floyd organizes the Honor/Color Guard for all veterans’ funerals... Read more
Landon Brown Competes at State National Geographic Bee
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Landon Brown, eighth grade student at Milbank Middle School, competed in the South Dakota National Geographic Bee April 1, on the campus of NSU in Aberdeen. In March, Landon was declared the local winner of the geography bee held for all sixth through eighth grade students in Milbank. Local... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Membership Dues To Increase
Local News April 17, 2016 0
The South Dakota VFW Auxiliary Treasurer received a notice from the national headquarters informing local auxiliaries that life membership fees may increase pending a vote at the national convention in July. “If the vote passes, fees will be raised September 1, if not sooner,” stated local VFW Auxiliary representative Sharon... Read more
Milbank FFA Floriculture Team Wins First At State
Local News April 14, 2016 0
The Milbank FFA Floriculture team captured first place during the 88th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention held in Brookings on the campus of South Dakota State University April 10-12. The team of Kimberly Aburto, Maddie Liebe, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Tera Hanson will represent South Dakota and the Milbank... Read more
Milbank School Board Election Cancelled
Local News April 14, 2016 0
The election for the positions on the Milbank School District Board of Education has been cancelled. Current board members, Dick Schwandt, Tracy Upton, and Amy Thue, all submitted petitions and no challenging petitions were filed. The three positions will now be filled by the incumbents. Schwandt and Upton will... Read more
City Council Considering Malt Beverage License Revisions
Local News April 13, 2016 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting Monday, April 11. Much of the discussion centered around possible revisions to the city ordinance that establishes guidelines for wine, malt beverage, and spirit licenses. Currently, the City limits the number of malt beverage licenses issued and Milbank City Administrator, Jason... Read more
Summer Staff Approved By Milbank Board Of Education
Local News April 13, 2016 0
Maintenance and OST staff hired for the upcoming summer were approved during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, April 11. OST program employees will be: Cori Redmond, Lexy Pillatzki, Ashley McCulloch, Lorrie Hardy, Karen Vaudrey, Jayne Paysen, Abby Wollschlager, JP Lindquist, Kaylee Pinkert,... Read more
Tax Deadline Changed For 2016
Local News April 13, 2016 0
Mark your calendar! Due to an overlap of tax deadlines and Federal/State holidays, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced new due dates for the upcoming 2016 tax season. Most 2015 individual income tax returns will be due on Monday, April 18, instead of the traditional April 15 date.... Read more
Peggy Schuelke Announces Run For State House
Local News April 12, 2016 0
Peggy Schuelke of rural Revillo announced her candidacy for the South Dakota District 4 House of Representatives position. She is running for one of two seats in District 4, which is comprised of Grant, Deuel, and sections of Codington and Brookings counties. “District 4 consists entirely of small communities... Read more
Matt Rosdahl Announces Run For State House
Local News April 12, 2016 1
Matt Rosdahl of Clear Lake announced his candidacy in the District 4 race for the South Dakota House of Representatives. Matt is a teacher and coach at Deuel High School. Matt grew up on a farm just northwest of Dawson, MN. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in... Read more
