Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative (ITC) announced a fiber-optic expansion to the rural 432 and 862 exchange areas of Grant County. According to ITC, the new fiber-optic connection will offer residents and businesses a reliable, unlimited, fiber-fast internet connection, local phone, and TV service. Tracy Bandemer, ITC’s CEO, says, “ITC has been... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced Casey Donahew will headline their annual Country Concert this July during Farley Fest 2021. The opening act will feature Allie Colleen, daughter of country legend Garth Brooks. All tickets are $25 and available now at https://www.farleyfest.com/ Casey Donahew has gone from being a favorite on... Read more
William, Hope and Susan Karels Attend All-State Band
Local News April 5, 2021 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota High School All-State Band Grand Concert was held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center on March 26 and March 27. William Karels, an MHS junior tuba player, played in the Wallace Band, which was conducted by Dr. Jacob Wallace of SDSU. Hope Karels, MHS freshman... Read more
Mill Theatres Reopen Friday Night
Local News April 1, 2021 0
Do you smell hot, buttery popcorn? It’s not your imagination, the Mill Theatres are reopening. The first shows are this Friday night, April 2. ”We are looking forward to having movies again. We’ve missed seeing everyone,” says Joelie Hicks, who owns the theatres with her husband, Rob. This weekend catch Raya... Read more
South Highway 15 Construction-Detours Begin April 5
Local News March 31, 2021 0
The South Dakota Department of Transportation announced crews will begin construction on S.D. Highway 15 from U.S. 212 north toward S.D. Highway 20. Crews will begin closing this section of the roadway, and traffic will be redirected to the detour routes beginning Monday, April 5. The car detour route is on... Read more
Troy Gauer, a Milbank High School coach and teacher was inducted into the South Dakota Football Coaches Association (SDFCA) Hall of Fame on Friday, March 26. Gauer received his award during the 29th Annual SDFCA/Sanford-Riggs Clinic in Sioux Falls. Gauer’s football coaching career spans nearly 30 years and included a 17-year... Read more
Maiah Brown, Hailey Hupke, Savanna Osowski, and Savannah Stengel were chosen as 2021 delegates to South Dakota Girls State. Brown and Hupke are sponsored by the Milbank American Legion Auxiliary. Osowski and Stengel are sponsored by the Stockholm-Strandburg American Legion Auxiliary. This year marks the 75th session of South Dakota’s Girls State program. The girls travel to Vermillion... Read more
Boyd Sussex Receives SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award
Local News March 24, 2021 0
Boyd Sussex — former Milbank High School teacher, coach, and athletic director —was presented with the South Dakota High School Activities Association Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to high school basketball. Sussex received his award during the 2021 South Dakota Class A State Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls on March 19.... Read more
The Little Lions’ Learning Center made history on March 18 by breaking ground on their new facility. The building will be the permanent home of The Little Lions’ Learning Center, a non-profit childcare and education center owned and operated by the Big Stone City School. Big Stone City mayor, Deb Wiik,... Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 22, 2021 0
Milbank Middle School has announced the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Jason Aburto Isabella Anderson Tyra Berry Jacob Erickson Veronica Fonder Joe French Qualon Grant Emmett Hanson Ty Kettwig Katie Kruger Graham... Read more
