Kiera Leddy Selected for National Cattlemen’s Scholarship
Local News January 13, 2022 0
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) announced Kiera Leddy, Drake University Law School, and Maci Mueller, University of California (UC) Davis, will each be recipients of a 2021 W.D. Farr Scholarship for $15,000. The annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program, established by NCF in 2007, recognizes outstanding graduate students who plan... Read more
The Grant County Farm and Home Show slated for tomorrow, Friday, January 14, and Saturday, January 15, has been canceled. Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce that sponsors the show, says, “Due to the incoming inclement weather, the Ag Committee has decided for the safety of... Read more
Jerry Janisch To Retire From MHS After 30 Years
Local News January 11, 2022 0
Jerry Janisch, the agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor for the Milbank School District, will retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Janisch formally announced his retirement to the Milbank School District Board of Education on January 10. Janisch said that although he plans to retire on... Read more
Marshall and Hanna Greiner Welcome First Baby of 2022
Local News January 6, 2022 0
Lenna Sue Greiner is the first baby of 2022 born at the Milbank Hospital Avera. Lenna Sue came into this world on January 1 at 1:45 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.Lenna Sue joins a sister, Taya, and her parents Marshall and... Read more
Leddy Wins SD District Voice of Democracy Contest
Local News January 6, 2022 0
Korbin Leddy’s essay on “America: Where Do We Go From Here?” was selected as the top essay in district four in South Dakota’s Voice of Democracy contest. Leddy earned a monetary award from the district and his essay advances to compete at the state level. Leddy’s essay reached the district... Read more
Trial Date Set for Hanson Murders
Local News January 5, 2022 0
Brent M. Hanson will face trial this summer on charges of killing his brother Clyde and Clyde’s wife, Jessica Hanson, who was nine months pregnant. On Tuesday, January 4, Hanson, 57, was arraigned at the Grant County Courthouse and entered a plea of not guilty on each of six... Read more
73rd Grant County Farm & Home Show Set for January 14-15
Local News January 5, 2022 0
The Grant County Farm & Home Show returns for its 73rd year on January 14-15. The annual event showcases the latest agricultural technology and services, along with home-related trends. The Farm & Home Show is held at the Milbank High School. “The Grant County Farm & Home Show brings our... Read more
Berens Market Buys Hartman’s Family Foods
Local News January 4, 2022 0
Brandon Berens announced today the purchase of Hartman’s Family Foods by Berens Market. He said the deal will be finalized on January 15. Hartman’s Family Foods will close its doors that same day. According to Brandon, Berens Market bought the building in Milbank along with the business from Bob... Read more
Montag, Steffen, and Street Win Patriot’s Pen Contest
Local News December 30, 2021 0
Heyden Montag, a seventh grader, earned first place in the Patriot’s Pen local essay contest sponsored by the Milbank VFW and VFW Auxiliary. Eighth graders Keira Steffen and Charlotte Street took second and third place respectively. The Patriot’s Pen contest is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students,... Read more
Muellenbach Takes First at South Dakota FFA Leadership Event
Local News December 30, 2021 0
Over 600 FFA members attended the 2021 South Dakota State FFA Leadership Event on December 5-6 in Pierre. Milbank’s Hattie Muellenbach was selected as a top FFA officer in the Parliamentary Procedure event. She was one of only five at-large members statewide who earned this honor. The winners included: Chair – Kaylee... Read more
