Today’s Cross Country Meet Postponed
Local NewsMilbank Area Track and Field September 15, 2016 0
The cross country meet scheduled for today (September 15) at new London- Spicer has been postponed due to the weather. According to MHS Athletic Director Sussex , a reschedule date is being attempted and will be announced as soon as possible. Regular practice for 7-12 runners will will be held today after... Read more
Milbank Exceeds ACT State Average Scores
Local News September 13, 2016 0
The 2016 ACT scores for Milbank students was released by the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting September 12. According to the data, a Milbank student’s average composite ACT score is slightly above the state and national average. Milbank’s score for the Class of 2016... Read more
Only 4 Seconds Separates Top WVRA Teams
Local News September 13, 2016 0
According to organizer Kathy Tyler, 28 teams participated in the fifth team penning of the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s season. Only four seconds separated the first three teams. Tom Graham, Mike McKernan, and Joanie Hills took home the first place money. Cody McMahon, Randy Schuchard, and Brad Hansen took... Read more
Milbank High School Royalty Selected
Local News September 12, 2016 0
The MHS 2016 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during Coronation Monday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Armory. The 2015 royalty, Isaac Snaza and Morgan Schmitt will pass down their crowns. The senior class selected Jimmie Berkner, Presley Peschong, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Kaitlyn Rufer as its... Read more
Grant County Youth Excel At 2016 South Dakota State Fair
Local News September 12, 2016 0
The South Dakota State Fair was held in Huron from August 31, through September 5. The name Mertens dominated the swine division. Karlee Mertens was crowned Grand Champion in the senior showmanship division. Karlee, with her pig, Stuart, was Grand Champion Lightweight York and Reserve Champion overall in the... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County Under Investigation
Local News September 10, 2016 0
MILBANK, S.D. – A 45-year-old male died early Saturday morning after being injured in a one-vehicle crash four miles north of Milbank. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved in the crash. A 2011 Chevy... Read more
Commissioners Review Five-Year Highway Plan
Local News September 8, 2016 0
During its regular meeting Tuesday, September 6, the Grant County Commissioners heard a report by Highway Superintendent Kerwin Schultz on the five-year county highway and bridge improvement plan. The plan is open for a public review before its final adoption scheduled for October 4. The plan is developed and... Read more
SummitWind Promises Jobs
Local News September 6, 2016 0
According to Jim Newcomb, certified financial planner for SummitWind, the placement of wind turbines just south of Summit in Farmington Township will create up to 100 temporary jobs during the construction phase and six permanent positions during operation. The Grant County Commissioners signed a letter of support for the... Read more
Schulte New Music Teacher at St. Lawrence
Local News September 6, 2016 1
Elizabeth Schulte was hired as the new music teacher at St. Lawrence School. Schulte, who relocated from Hilliard, Ohio, began her duties Tuesday, September 6. “We are excited to have Mrs. Schulte join our St. Lawrence family,” stated Principal Brenda Anderson. Schulte is a 1989 Milbank High School graduate... Read more
Events at the Grant County Library
Local News September 5, 2016 0
Tech Tuesday Want to learn to download and listen to free audio books or read EBooks? Tech Tuesdays are back at the Grant County Public Library. Tech Tuesday happens by appointment on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Please call the library at 432-6543 as appointments are... Read more
