For the first time, the 38 children from Emanuel Lutheran Preschool were joined by the four-year-old preschoolers from the American Lutheran Preschool during their annual two-day trike-a-thon at the outdoor course at Emanuel Lutheran Church. According to Karen Tillma, director of the Emanuel Lutheran Preschool, the money raised goes to St.... Read more
Bulldogs Run Away with More Records and Team Titles at Region 1A Track Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country May 25, 2022 0
According to Milbank’s head coach, Eric Townsend, both MHS teams brought home Region 1A title plaques from the meet in Clark on Thursday, May 19. Townsend said, “The boys have won the last six Region 1A meets. The girls have won the last three Region 1A team titles.” The... Read more
Groundbreaking Celebrates Start of $195 Million Expansion for Valley Queen
Local News May 25, 2022 0
More than 250 employees, community partners, and legislative leaders gathered on May 19 in Milbank to celebrate the groundbreaking for Valley Queen’s three-year, $195 million expansion project. The new facility is set to be fully operational by January 2025. Governor Kristi Noem, Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden, Commissioner of Economic Development Steve... Read more
It’s time to register kids age five through fifth grade for the 2022 Summer Reading program. Summer reading is free and scheduled for Wednesday afternoons from June 8 through July 20. Registration is required by June 1. The theme is an Ocean of Possibilities. Children will participate in ocean-related activities and... Read more
Betty Giossi
Obituaries May 25, 2022 0
Betty Giossi, age 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 4, 2022, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday June 3rd,... Read more
Lincoln Kiley and Josey Skaarer each won a new bike at the 2022 4-H Bike Rodeo at the Grant County 4-H grounds. United Hardware donated the bikes. Over 70 youth, along with their bikes, participated in the rodeo on Friday, May 20. The biannual bike safety event is led... Read more
The Bulldogs’ tennis team competed in the 2022 Boys Class A Tennis Tournament in Rapid City on May 16-17. “They scored 78 points, which is the highest total the boys’ team has earned in 10 years,” said Milbank’s head coach, Abbey Trapp. Gregory Grabow was named the consolation champion... Read more
The new sign is up on Main Street in Milbank. Great Western Bank has converted to First Interstate Bank. If you are a Great Western Bank customer, you officially became a First Interstate Bank customer today. According to Kevin Riley, President and CEO of First Interstate Bank, headquartered in Billings, Montana,... Read more
The Bulldogs’ tennis team recently held their awards banquet. At the banquet, Senior Benett Street was presented with the Bulldog Award. Jose Chavez and Carlos Oliveras were each selected for a Teammate of the Year Award, which was voted upon by their fellow Bulldogs. Abbey Trapp, head coach for... Read more
Senior Isaac Sousa was chosen as Milbank High School’s May Student of the Month. He is the son of Joe and Karen Sousa. Isaac was involved in band, choir, theater, and FFA. He also participates in 4-H, is a member of the swim team, and plays the piano. During... Read more
