Milbank FFA Members Advance to State Leadership Competition
Local News November 17, 2015 0
Four teams and two individuals from the Milbank FFA chapter will advance to the state FFA Leadership Career Development Event in Pierre December 6 and 7, after securing top placings at the District 1 event Thursday, November 12. The local students competed against others from Webster, Groton, Clark, Sisseton,... Read more
Milbank Honors Veterans
Local News November 11, 2015 0
We honor and say thank you to all veterans, past and present, for their service in the United States Armed Forces. Milbank’s annual Veterans Day program took place in the Milbank Armory with a capacity crowd on hand. Chaplain Gary DeRouchery was the keynote speaker. With over 32 years... Read more
Highway 12 Opens Friday
Local News November 5, 2015 0
Highway 12 will be open to all travel Friday, November 6, according to city administrator Jason Kettwig. The road construction project in Milbank is completed ahead of the November 24 scheduled opening. “Crews will be doing some final striping and detail work early next week,” said Kettwig. Fourth Street... Read more
Suspect Apprehended in Pre-Halloween Slashing Spree
Local News November 2, 2015 1
Dozens of car tires were slashed on Friday night according to Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. Ten cases were reported along Seventh Street, south of 10th Avenue, and in the parking areas of the Chalet and Highlander Apartments. The Pribyl Park sign along Seventh Street was also vandalized. Authorities... Read more
All State Chorus Concert Tonight
CommunityLocal News October 31, 2015 0
Eight students from Milbank High School departed Thursday, October 29, for Rapid City to take part in the 62nd South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra event. Representing Milbank are sopranos Jimmie Berkner and Lindsey Geyer, altos Whitney Falk and Ellie Webb, tenors Ben Harstad and Nathan Loutsch and basses... Read more
Time to Set your Clocks Back
Local NewsNews October 31, 2015 0
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 am, so set your clocks back one hour – that means you get an extra hour of sleep this weekend! A few fun facts about Daylight Savings Time: Clocks will be set ahead one hour on Sunday, March 13, 2016. The system... Read more
Firefighters Courage Written in Stone
Local News October 27, 2015 0
Almost every boy imagines he will grow up to become a fireman. He envisions he has the strength and courage to selflessly rush into danger to save someone else. Few ever realize their dream; the ones who do have their mettle tested time and again. Milbank Fire and Rescue... Read more
Construction Update – Is The End in Sight?
Local News October 11, 2015 0
Even though it seems like the Highway 12 road construction project is taking forever, the light at the end of the tunnel is definitely in sight. Additional concrete has been poured covering both lanes of Highway 12 midway to the Fifth Street intersection, in front of School House Suites.... Read more
Every Vote Counts – Head to Polls to Decide Tax Debate
Local News September 29, 2015 0
Today is voting day! Grant County residents head to the polls to voice their opinions on the recent debate stemming from the passage of two tax measures by the Grant County Commission this summer. On the ballot are: An increase in the wheel tax from $4 to $5, with a... Read more
