Fraasch, Mathews, and Street Soar at Sisseton
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 11, 2022 0
Milbank Area gymnasts started the second half of their season on Saturday, January 8. Seven gymnasts were scheduled to compete, but due to illness and injury, only three made the trip to Sisseton. Madison Mathews and Aubrey Fraasch competed for the varsity squad, and Gemma Street was the lone junior... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct a kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 28, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School gym. Kindergarten screening is for any child who will be five years old before September 1, 2022. Parents are asked to bring the... Read more
Bulldogs Destroy the Cyclones
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 10, 2022 0
Varsity Sharpshooting resulted in a ‘W” for the Bulldogs in hoops on Tuesday, January 6, against Clark-Willow Lake. The Bulldogs defeated the Cyclones 66-56. Milbank’s Coach Logan Diede said, “We had a lot of guys hit outside shots tonight — Stevie Ash, Bennett Schwenn, Justus Osborn, Kellen Hoeke, and Garrett Mertens.... Read more
Ed Brandenburger
Obituaries January 8, 2022 0
Edward “Ed” Brandenburger, age 86, of Clear Lake, SD, formerly of Revillo, SD, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake,... 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
If you could use a few more laughs in your day, mark January 11 on your calendar. Humorist Jerry Nelson will have you chortling in no time. Nelson, a guest author courtesy of the Friends of the Grant County Public Library, speaks on January 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the... 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
Kids and grown-up kids, don’t forget to register for the annual LEGO Contest at the Grant County Farm & Home Show! The LEGO Contest will be held on Saturday, January 15, in the Milbank Elementary School lunchroom. Anyone age four and up is invited to get creative and have some fun. The... 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
