Tom Hartman on Path to Priesthood
Local News October 4, 2016 7
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
Local News October 2, 2016 0
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
Local News September 29, 2016 0
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
Local News September 28, 2016 0
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
Local News September 27, 2016 0
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
MHS Crowns Rufer and Bien Royalty
Local News September 26, 2016 0
Milbank High School Homecoming Coronation was performed before a packed house this evening. The ceremony concluded with the crowning of Queen Kaitlyn Rufer, daughter of Tim and Kristi Rufer, and King Nathan Bien, son of Lance and Sheila Bien. They will reign over the 2016 Homecoming festivities this week.... Read more
Tschetter Wins National Coach Award
Local News September 25, 2016 1
Doug Tschetter, former English and debate coach at MHS, has earned his Eighth Diamond degree of membership award from the National Speech and Debate Association’s Honor Society. Tschetter will receive his award next June at the 2017 National Debate and Speech Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. In the 91- year history... Read more
Mark Reedstrom Leads Discussion With Commissioners Over Drainage Ordinance
Local News September 25, 2016 1
Mark Reedstrom, State’s Attorney, addressed the commissioners about the possibility of repealing the county drainage ordinance. The move would dissolve the drainage board and nullify the drainage permitting process. “We are initiating a conversation about whether or not we should have a drainage ordinance, a board of adjustment, a... Read more
Board Of Education Approves Change in Graduation Requirement
Local News September 19, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in their regular meeting Monday, September 12. A change in the computer technology requirement for graduation at MHS was approved following a short discussion. Principal Dan Snaza explained the rationale for the change. “Computer/technology classes are constantly evolving and changing from... Read more
Winners Punt, Pass, and Kick
Local News September 19, 2016 0
Milbank Community Pride staged its annual Punt, Pass, and Kick (PPK) competition Monday, September 12. Sixty-six athletes participated. The competition is part of the nationwide NFL PPK in which youth ages 6 to 15 display their skills in punting, passing, and place kicking. Local winners earn the opportunity to... Read more
