Milbank Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll Released
Local News January 18, 2023 0
Milbank Middle School has named students to the second nine weeks honor roll of the 2022-23 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Mason Allen Thomas Bass Beckham Berry Ivy Dreis Abe Fischer Edna Flores Morgean French Izabella Glomstad... Read more
March 15 Marks Deadline for USDA ARC and PLC Enrollment
Local News January 18, 2023 0
Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through March 15, 2023. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County (ARC-CO) or PLC, which... Read more
Corey Hooth Appointed New Chief of Police for Milbank
Local News January 17, 2023 0
Corey Hooth was hired as the new Milbank Chief of Police during the regular meeting of the MIlbank City Council on Monday, January 16. Hooth says, “The timing of my official appointment was remarkable as it fell on the same day as my late father’s birthday. I felt like... Read more
Max Lightfield to Represent South Dakota in DC
Local News January 17, 2023 0
Maxwell Lightfield, a senior at Milbank High School, was one of two South Dakota students and 104 students nationwide to be selected for the 2023 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Lightfield will join Senator John Thune (R) and Senator Mike Rounds (R) in representing South Dakota... Read more
Cassidy Schwagel to Compete in State Snow Queen on Saturday
Local News January 13, 2023 0
Cassidy Schwagel, Miss Milbank 2023, will compete at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, January 14, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. This year’s state festival marks the 77th year a winner has been crowned. Cassidy has been the reigning Miss Milbank since her coronation at The Valley... Read more
WVEC Director Election Set for March
Local News January 12, 2023 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) is making plans for its 81st annual membership meeting. The 2023 annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 23, at the Milbank High School. This year, three members must be selected to serve on the board of directors. They each will be elected... Read more
Three Resignations Submitted at Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News January 11, 2023 1
Three members of the Milbank School District submitted their letters of resignation at the board of education’s regular meeting on Monday, January 9. Sue Pauli’s retirement became effective immediately due to her health, and Becky Lambrechts and Kevin Schnaser will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.... Read more
Cora Layne Honored as OAHS 2022 Christmas Baby
Local News January 11, 2023 0
Ortonville Area Health Services announced the birth of their 2022 Christmas Baby, Cora Layne. Cora Layne was delivered on December 25 by Dr. Stacy Longnecker. She weighed just four pounds and 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her parents are Leigh Oster and Collin Hooth. Best wishes to Cora Layne... Read more
Alexandra Calel Trimino is Milbank’s First Baby of 2023
Local News January 10, 2023 0
A bouncing baby girl, Alexandra Calel Trimino, was the first baby born in Milbank in 2023. She arrived on January 6 at 11:01 a.m. at Milbank Area Hospital. Alexandra weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Dr. Nanci Van Peursum was the attending physician.Alexandra is... Read more
Grant County Farm and Home Show Permanently Discontinued by Milbank Chamber
Local News January 10, 2023 0
The barn door has been shut on the Grant County Farm and Home Show. Jamie Henderson, interim executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), attributes the permanent closure of the more than 70-year-old show to a decline in attendance and limited availability of venue location. Although... Read more
