Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker Earns State Mentoring Award
Local News November 15, 2022 0
The 2022 Learning Network Mentor Award was presented to Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker at the Dakota Resources Learning Network awards banquet in Sturgis on November 3. Atyeo-Gortmaker, who serves as the Executive Director of Grant County Development Corporation, was recognized for the support and encouragement she offers to economic development professionals... Read more
Help to Honor Veterans on December 17
Local News November 11, 2022 0
Area residents gathered today at the Milbank Armory to honor local veterans and all servicemen and women across the country at the annual Veterans Day program. The MHS band opened the ceremony and the MHS choir performed the “Star Spangled Banner”. Val Rausch presented the keynote address. Preston Fischer, Commander of VFW Post... Read more
Susan Karels Earns 30-Year Meritorious Service Award
Local News November 9, 2022 0
Susan Karels, the band instructor for grades six through 12 in the Milbank School District, was awarded a 30-Year Meritorious Service Award by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Karels received her award from Erin McFarland of SDMEA during the awards banquet at the 2022 SDMEA Conference. The honor recognizes music educators... Read more
Milbank Bowlers Bring Home 12 Medals From Special Olympics State Tourney
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Over 500 athletes competed in the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 4-5 in Aberdeen. The tournament was the first state tournament in two years due to Covid restrictions. Milbank’s team of 12 athletes competed on Friday, November 4. According to head coach Abby Trapp, “The Bulldogs dominated the competition.... Read more
Milbank Claims Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup Class A Sweepstakes
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Milbank debaters competed in their first big tournament of the season and brought home the Class A Golden Eagle Cup. The debate and individual event tournament is held annually at Aberdeen Central High School. Max Schuelke was the champion debater in novice Lincoln Douglas. Shane Spiering took third place... Read more
Grant County Auditor Karen Layher Processes Ballot for Granddaughter’s First-Time Voting
Local News November 7, 2022 0
Cassidy Schwagel celebrated her 18th birthday on November 2. The freshly- minted adult and American voter exercised her 26th Amendment right to vote immediately. Schwagel headed to the Grant County Courthouse to cast her ballot in the 2022 midterm election. The assistance of her grandmother Karen Layher, who has served... Read more
Deadline to Report Fall Seeded-Crop Acreage is November 15
Local News November 3, 2022 0
Joel Foster, executive director of the Milbank Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds agricultural producers in Grant County of the November 15 deadline to complete acreage reports for fall seeded crops such as, but not limited to, rye and winter wheat. Reports must be submitted to the FSA to be eligible... Read more
MHS Quartets Perform in 70th All-State Concert
Local News November 1, 2022 0
Two mixed quartets and three instrumentalists from Milbank High School joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in the 70th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The musicians rehearsed and performed at the Denny Sanford Premier Center of Sioux Falls. The Grand Concert was presented on Saturday, October 29. Participants... Read more
Firefighters Dispatched to Two Fires on Halloween
Local News November 1, 2022 0
Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen reported the Milbank Fire and Rescue team was dispatched to two fires on Monday, October 31. At 11 a.m., the team was called to a grass fire in a pasture rented by Aaron Holscher at 153rd Street and 470th Avenue. Chief Giesen said, “Winds pushed the fire through the pasture... Read more
