Folk Awarded Scholarship to Attend Chamber Conference
Local News April 27, 2021 0
Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, was one of six winners chosen by Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE) for a 2021 Annual Conference Scholarship. MACE consists of chamber professionals in the six-state area of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The honor entitles... Read more
Lucky you! There’s still time to get your ticket to party at the 14th Annual St. Lawrence School Gala’s Kentucky Derby on April 30. Ladies, grab your biggest hats, and mint juleps for your gents. Post time is 5:30 p.m. at the Big Stone Legion. Odds are you’ll see... Read more
Step back in time 100 years to the Roaring 20s at the 2021 MHS Prom on Saturday, April 24. It’ll be the bee’s knees and the cat’s pajama’s, too, when 57 couples step out in their formal attire. The Grand March starts at 6 p.m. in the Milbank Armory... Read more
Milbank Netters in the Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Tennis April 22, 2021 0
The Milbank boys’ tennis team suffered a 2-7 loss to Madison in the Battle of the Bulldogs Monday, April 19, on the road. Senior Mason Riley was the lone player from Milbank to secure a singles victory. Riley, along with his teammate Leyton Raffety, earned the only doubles win for Milbank.... Read more
The Milbank High School boys basketball team hosted an alumni basketball tournament on Saturday, April 3, in the Milbank Elementary gym. According Logan Diede, head coach for the Bulldogs, the tournament netted $1,171, which will go directly to the boys’ basketball program. Team Ash was crowned the champion with a narrow... Read more
Twenty nine of the 74 youth members of Grant County 4-H Shooting Sports will represent Grant County at the State 4-H Shoot from April 23-25 in Fort Pierre. The group marked the end of their regular season with a pizza party for participants and their families on Monday, April 19.... Read more
Bill Sprinke
Obituaries April 21, 2021 0
William “Bill” Sprinkel, age 73, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to... Read more
Bobbie Bohlen, former director of the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) and current director of development for HME Management in Brookings, presented a proposal to members of the Milbank City Council on Monday, April 19. The proposal outlined demolishing the former Koch Elementary School in Milbank and erecting a... Read more
Taco John’s in Milbank Sold
Local News April 20, 2021 0
Taco John’s in Milbank has been sold. According to owner Brian Fox, the sale of the fast food restaurant to a Nashville-based company was finalized on April 6. Fox had been an owner of the business for over 15 years, and his partners, Josh and Jason Kettwig, purchased the franchise over 20 years ago.... Read more
Cities across South Dakota will conduct a state-wide tornado drill on Wednesday, April 21 at 10:15 a.m. Grant County will test their sirens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 22. The drills are planned in conjunction with South Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week observed from April 19-23. Kevin Schuelke,... Read more
