Police Chief VanVooren Gives Reminders On Snowmobile Usages
Local News January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank City Police Department and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren have received several complaints about snowmobiles operating both on boulevards and private property recently. “We want to remind riders that it is illegal for snowmobiles to operate on a boulevard, lawns and private property,” stated VanVooren. “Snowmobiles must operate... Read more
Exhibitors Sought for Grant County Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for crop and home arts exhibits which will be featured in the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show Friday and Saturday, January 15-16, at Milbank High School. Area farmers are encouraged to enter crop exhibits. All entries must have been grown in... Read more
New Events Added to Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Friday and Saturday, January 15-16 marks the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School armory and lobby. “The Grant County Farm and Home... Read more
Raddatz Joins Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative
Local News January 8, 2016 0
Roger Raddatz joined the staff of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative as the IT Support Analyst. He replaced Dave Page who moved into the general manager position recently filling the retirement of Steve Ahles. Page had been the IT Support Analyst for 19 years. “Roger has over 15 years of... Read more
Kadon Leddy Advances To State Contest
Local News January 8, 2016 0
Kadon Leddy, Milbank High School junior, earned first place at the District 5 American Legion Oratory speech contest in Watertown Sunday, January 3, 2016. Leddy presented an 8 to 10 minute original oratory on the United States Constitution and a 3 to 5 minute extemporaneous speech on a randomly... Read more
Middle School Students Audition for All-State Band
Local News January 7, 2016 0
Fifteen students from Milbank Middle School recently completed their auditions for the 2016 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band, which is in its 17th season. Students vying for a position in the band include sixth grader William Karels, seventh graders Aiden Boerger, Logan Meyer, Camryn Phinney, Mason Riley, Drake... Read more
Grant-Roberts Ambulance Expands Service
Local News January 7, 2016 0
When you dial 911, you need help and you need it fast. Every minute makes a difference. Before January 1, Ortonville residents calling for emergency assistance were answered by someone in Morris, MN. That changed with the expansion of the Grant-Roberts Ambulance Service this week. Grant-Roberts, which has been... Read more
Tommy’s Popcorn to Reopen After 30 Years
Local News January 1, 2016 5
If you grew up in Milbank before 1986, you most likely visited Tommy’s Popcorn stand. You probably saw Tommy as frequently as you could scrape together enough dimes and nickels to trade for popcorn, jaw breakers, astro pops, Bazooka bubble gum, or even an occasional pack of candy cigarettes... Read more
Milbank City Council Closes Out 2015
Local News December 28, 2015 0
The Milbank City Council conducted a special meeting Monday, December 28, to close out the bills and budget for 2015. Three items on the agenda were approved by the board. Contingency resolution 12-18-15, Highway 12 phase two change order and the year-end bills were approved during the meeting. Bobbie... Read more
St. Lawrence Fifth Grade Students Graduate From the D.A.R.E. Program
Local News December 28, 2015 0
Eleven fifth grade students from St. Lawrence School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program following a semester-long learning process. A final ceremony was conducted Friday, December 18, in the school gymnasium. Those completing the program included Zander Bowsell, Marianna Fonder, Laney Forrette, Madisen Frerichs, Aiden Ludvigson, Nathan Pillatzki, Nadia Schneck,... Read more
