Milbank School Board Votes to Re-Bid Lighting Project
Local News March 31, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in special session Tuesday, March 29, and voted to request a re-bid for the LED Lighting Retrofit project. “We need to be able to compare apples to apples so we can make the best decision possible,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. The... Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 31, 2016 0
The Milbank Middle School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Eighth Grade Distinction 3.800 or higher Taylor Bray, Eli Fischer, Bailey Frerichs, Gracie Korstjens, Stewart Loehrer, JD Lusk, Amy Nelson, Makenna Osowski, Roxana Payan-Montes, Logan Paysen, Makenzie... Read more
Arlo Levisen Fights Cancer With A Courageous Attitude
Local News March 30, 2016 2
There is a quote – “the i in illness is for isolation and the beginning of wellness is we.” The author is unknown, but it could have been written by Arlo Levisen. Arlo serves as President of the Grant County Historical Society. He believes life is about making connections... Read more
Kathy Tyler To Run For State Senate
Local News March 30, 2016 0
Kathy Tyler (D) of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for South Dakota Senate District 4, which includes Grant and Deuel counties and parts of Brookings and Codington counties. Tyler is a former state representative having served in 2013 and 2014. She has kept close ties with the... Read more
Milbank High School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 30, 2016 0
Milbank High School announced the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Merit – 3.0 to 3.499 Freshmen: Nick Bates, Kellie Christians, Gabbi Cummins, Gabriella Elvik, Jessica Fenhaus, Austyn Fisher, Morgan Folk, Riley Gauer, Nathan Hansen, Nolan Hanson, Jaden... Read more
Jason Kettwig of Milbank has announced his candidacy for one of the two State Representative seats for District 4. He is a registered Republican seeking his first state government position. “I am running for the District 4 House seat because I feel I bring a unique amount of experience... Read more
GCDC Starts Housing Conversation
Local News March 29, 2016 0
Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) will sponsor a Dakotafire Cafe conversation centered around housing in the local community. “Dakotafire Cafes intend to get people talking about the topic presented in the latest issue of Dakotafire magazine,” explained Bobbie Bohlen, director of GCDC. “The Cafe is a series of events... Read more
Wiik Announces Senate Bid
Local News March 28, 2016 0
District 4 Representative John Wiik, (R) Big Stone City, is launching a run for the South Dakota Senate for District 4. The first term Representative served on the House Commerce and Energy Committee, the House Taxation Committee, and is currently the Vice Chairman of the River Basin Natural Resource... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County
Local News March 23, 2016 0
MILBANK, S.D. – A 23-year-old male was killed Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Milbank. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family. He was the driver and only occupant in the vehicle. A 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling west on 141st... Read more
Backpack Program Extends Services Into Summer
Local News March 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Backpack Program will extend into summer this year for the first time. “We invite people to take advantage of this opportunity just as they do during the school year,” stated coordinator Jenn Falk. “Even if we help one family, it’s a good thing.” A three-day supply... Read more
