Sue Christensen, Teri Spors, Diane Stewart, and Janelle Kelly celebrated Earth Day 2020 together. The four friends and members of the Big Stone City Bookends cancer team picked up garbage at the ball field in Big Stone City, in the ditches along 144th Street, and at the Big Stone... Read more
No Tornado Drill in Milbank During National Severe Weather Awareness Week
Local News April 22, 2020 0
Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, reminds people this is National Severe Weather Awareness Week — the time for people to review their weather safety plans before severe weather strikes. According to Schuelke, this year, it will not include a tornado siren alert test as the state... Read more
The 2020 Consolidated Board of Equalization for the City of Milbank was called to order at 8 AM by Chairman Mach. The meeting was held telephonically. Present were Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Stengel, Street and Tostenson. Representing the City of Milbank was Councilman Joel Foster. Representing the Milbank School Board... Read more
Willie Sherod
Obituaries April 21, 2020 0
Wilbert “Willie” Sherod, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on April 19, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Eidskog Cemetery in Otrey Township of Big Stone County. Reverend Richard Larson will officiate the service.... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a radiothon to facilitate the sale of gift certificates to local businesses. The radiothon takes place on Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Around 50 area businesses will be featured with $20 certificates. Buy one or buy a... Read more
Brian Almendinger Hired as New Bulldog Football Coach
Local News April 16, 2020 0
Brian Almendinger has been hired as the head coach for the Milbank Bulldog football team. He replaces Adolph Shepardson. “This is a big honor for me,” Almendinger said. Almendinger was employed by the Gregory School District for 19 years. During that time, he led GHS to football championship titles... Read more
38 Unit Apartment Complex to Be Built in Milbank
Local News April 15, 2020 0
Kirk Simet and Eric Skott of SLH Holdings have purchased the land that held the former St. Bernard’s and later Avera Hospital. The company has begun construction on a project that has been five years in the making. The Milbank City Council formalized an agreement between the City of... Read more
Milbank School Lunch Pick Up to Continue Until June 30
Local News April 15, 2020 0
The lunch pick up service facilitated by the Milbank school will continue through the end of June. According to Deb Underwood, director of food service for the Milbank School District, the sack lunch program is going fantastic. “Families using the program are very appreciative and the students look forward... Read more
Milbank Schools Hire Two New Employees
Local News April 15, 2020 0
Cheryl Reiter of Florence has been hired as the middle school science teacher to replace Ryan Scoular, who transferred to the position of activities director for the district. Reiter has 15 years of teaching experience. She is currently a testing center program assistant at South Dakota State University in... Read more
The Milbank Area Backpack Program is continuing to serve children despite school closures. Families currently enrolled in the program can pick up their weekly food bags on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. (Entry is through the Fellowship Hall doors on the south side... Read more
