Ron Waletich and Keith Krueger were recognized for 40 years of employment during Valley Queen’s 94th Founders’ Day celebration on Wednesday, March 1 at the Heritage Center in Milbank. Founders’ Day pays tribute to Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzebach, who began operating the business in 1929. Jason Mischel, vice... Read more
MHS Debate Team Win Second at State–Schuelke Claims Runner-Up
Local NewsUncategorized March 7, 2023 0
The Milbank High School debate team won the Class A second-place trophy at the 2023 South Dakota Debate and Individual Events Tournament on March 3-4. Individually, Milbank’s Max Schuelke claimed second place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate after six rounds. Nearly 200 students from 25 schools competed at Mitchell High School and the... Read more
Firefighters Fight Barn Fire in 18-Below-Zero Temps
Local News March 1, 2023 0
An early morning fire in rural Corona destroyed a barn and an IH tractor and loader and killed approximately 30 goats and an unknown number of chickens. A snow blower was also destroyed. According to Kevin Schuelke, director of Grant County Emergency Management, the Corona Fire Department was dispatched... Read more
Karen Layher Retires as Grant County Auditor After 30 Years
Local News February 21, 2023 0
Thursday, October 1, 1992, was a day like most others. The news was running stories about the recent opening of the Mall of America and Cartoon Network debuted on TV. Boot Scootin’ Boogie and Achy Breaky Heart probably were playing on the radio while Karen Layher drove to the... Read more
MHS Debaters Head to National-Qualifier Tournament
Local News February 15, 2023 0
All Milbank debaters travel to Harrisburg this weekend to compete in the National Qualifier Tournament on February 17-18. Kathy Tyler, head coach for MHS, predicts, “It will, no doubt, be a challenging tournament, but there are definitely national-qualifier challengers on our team!” The tournament follows the close of the Bulldogs’ regular... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Chosen 2023 Milbank Teacher of the Year
Local News February 14, 2023 0
It was just a “pi” in the sky dream for Caitlyn Graf, a math teacher at MHS, until Friday, February 10, when her name was announced as Milbank’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. She received the award during a surprise ceremony at the school. Caitlyn was nominated by her students,... Read more
Updates on CTE Expansion Reported at School Board Meeting
Local News February 14, 2023 0
Superintendent Justin Downes reported on the latest updates regarding the CTE expansion project at the school board meeting held on February 13th. Downes announced that the walls of the building have been erected, and the project is progressing at a rapid pace. However, the project timeline is being impacted... Read more
Marie Ivers Chosen Special Education Director of The Year
Local News February 8, 2023 0
Marie Ivers (Vipond), an MHS graduate, has been selected as the Outstanding Special Education Director for 2022 by the South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education. Ivers, who is in her first year as an administrator in the Milbank School District, is celebrating her 30th year in education. ... Read more
Saputo to Permanently Close Big Stone City Plant
Local News February 7, 2023 0
Canadian dairy giant Saputo will close its Saputo Cheese plant in Big Stone City during its third fiscal quarter of 2024. The Montreal-based company officially announced the decision on February 2 and stated two other plants — one in Green Bay, Wisconsin and one in South Gate, California —... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Held for Cocktails and Corks Grand Reopening
Local News February 1, 2023 0
The Milbank Area Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting today, February 1, at Cocktails and Corks-Milbank’s wine and spirit store. The locally-owned shop is celebrating the Grand Reopening at 302 W. 4th Avenue. The retail store officially opened on December 5 in its new location. Dan Sorenson and Scott Hoeke are... Read more
