The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 10. The board approved a request to create an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional position pending approval from a Shared Services Grant. “We have a need for ELL services within our schools and this may be... Read more

The Milbank High School oral interp season got underway last week with the local students performing well in their first two events. Caitlin Kroemer earned a superior plus in both Serious Readings and Storytelling at the Florence Invitational Saturday, October 1. She was the lone member to participate in... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented a donation of $1685 to the Grant County Food Pantry today. The funds were raised at the gift bag auction during the Chamber’s annual meeting in September. Twenty-two bags were auctioned. Bags were donated by United Hardware, Super 8, Casey’s, KMSD, Milbank... Read more

                     Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. – Francis of Assisi Today, October 4, is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. It’s a celebratory day on the liturgical calendar... Read more

National 4-H week will be observed around the world from October 2-8. To celebrate, Grant County’s 4-H hosts their annual Family Night on Monday, October 3. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. in the 4-H exhibit building at the Grant County 4-H grounds. Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor... Read more

The 2016 General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8. Residents not currently registered to vote are encouraged to do so by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016. “If you do not register to vote by October 24, you will be unable to vote in the 2016 general... Read more

Seniors Sydney Zenk and Jacob O’Donnell were crowned queen and king at Grant-Deuel’s Coronation on Monday, September 26. They will reign over the week-long Homecoming activities featuring the theme Wildcat Forever. Zenk is the daughter of Sharona and Lance Reyelts and O’Donnell is the son of Scott and Vicki... Read more

Members of the Grant County Commission and the Grant County Planning and Zoning Board met in a joint session September 20. Todd Kays, Executive Director of First District, led a discussion about the wording of the new CAFO ordinance that went into effect June 10. Issues were brought to... Read more

Milbank High School Homecoming Coronation was performed before a packed house this evening. The ceremony concluded with the crowning of Queen Kaitlyn Rufer, daughter of Tim and Kristi Rufer, and King Nathan Bien, son of Lance and Sheila Bien. They will reign over the 2016 Homecoming festivities this week.... Read more

Doug Tschetter, former English and debate coach at MHS, has earned his Eighth Diamond degree of membership award from the National Speech and Debate Association’s Honor Society. Tschetter will receive his award next June at the 2017 National Debate and Speech Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. In the 91- year history... Read more