MMS Students Place at Essay Contest
Local News January 26, 2017 0
Four students from Milbank Middle School placed in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The students will be honored at a banquet at the Watertown Elks Lodge Thursday, February 2. Seventh graders Hattie Muellenbach, Isaac Sousa, and Hailey Hupke earned the top three places. Muellenbach tied for first... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Coop Rates to Rise February 1
Local News January 22, 2017 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative finalized its 2017 budget and announced rates will go up February 1. “In order to meet our obligations and maintain financial stability, we are planning rate increases in all of our rate classes,” stated WVEC General Manager Dave Page. “The changes are calculated to produce... Read more
Commissioners Approve Purchase Of New Vehicle For Sheriff’s Department
Local News January 22, 2017 0
The Grant County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department during their regular meeting on January 17. A 2017 Ford Interceptor SUV will be purchased from Land Motors in Pierre for $29,542. Money was also allocated for building repairs for the sheriff’s... Read more
Sousa Leads Math Counts Team
Local News January 18, 2017 0
Milbank Middle School student Isaac Sousa placed third at the Math Counts competition in Aberdeen on January 11. There were 17 teams competing in the event, including two teams from Milbank. The Milbank 2 team was comprised of Sousa, Bennett Schwenn, Will Karels, and Zack Ringsaker. They finished ninth... Read more
Warmer Weather Could Cause Power Problems
Local News January 17, 2017 0
Miles of power lines – from Stockholm to Agency Village- remain ice covered. Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative said, “With warmer temperatures forecasted, WVEC officials predict the ice will fall from the lines. While this sounds like good news, it often results in power lines... Read more
Clare Van Dover Named Fourth Runner Up At SD State Snow Queen Festival
Local News January 16, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior Clare Van Dover was fourth runner-up at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen on January 14. She was one of 28 contestants. Clare said, “It feels good to be recognized and I appreciate others are able to see the good these girls are... Read more
Seats Open on WVEC Board of Directors
Local News January 16, 2017 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative plans to hold its 76th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School gym. Three members will be selected to serve on the board of directors – all for three-year terms. The districts with open seats are: District 1-... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 15, 2017 0
Milbank High School announced the list of honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. The students named to the list are: Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Amy Nelson, Tracy Pillatzki and Alex Schuelke. Sophomores – Sara Capp, Nathan Loutsch, Tonya Meyer, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative Urges Caution
Local News January 13, 2017 0
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative cautions snowmobile operators to be vigilant, especially if deviating from marked trails. “Watch for debris from broken poles in the ditches and fields in areas damaged by the Christmas Day ice storm,” warned Dave Page, WVEC General Manager. Page says some clean up has... Read more
Fraasch Follows In Family Footsteps
Local News January 12, 2017 1
Every high school senior anticipates flying from the nest, but Brooke Fraasch, daughter of Wayde and Amber Fraasch, plans to be flying higher than most. Fraasch received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I was bouncing off the walls with excitement when... Read more
