Shopko Lays Out Plans
Local News January 20, 2019 0
Shopko and it’s subsidiaries announced plans on January 16, to enter into a voluntary, court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11. The retailer operates 360 stores in 26 states. Before the announcement this week, the Wisconsin-based company had attempted to alleviate its financial issues by closing stores and selling some... Read more
Auxiliary Donates $3000 to Milbank Hospital
Local News January 20, 2019 0
The Milbank St. Williams and Hospital Auxiliary donated $3000 to the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The money will be used for equipment for staff training. Joyleen O’Farrell, president of the auxiliary, and Clarice Robertson, treasurer, presented the funds to Natalie Gauer, administrator for the hospital. Pictured: O’Farrell, Gauer and Robertson Read more
Charles Scheff
Obituaries January 20, 2019 0
Charles Scheff, age 84, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully with his three daughters by his side on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD. Pastor Kent Groethe will officiate.... Read more
Leonard Buttke
Obituaries January 19, 2019 0
Leonard J. Buttke, age 91, of Corona, SD, died on January 18, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD, with Pastor Caleb Schewe officiating. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Seehafer Ace Hardware Opens on Main Street
Local News January 18, 2019 0
Seehafer Ace Hardware reopened its doors on Main Street in Milbank on Monday, January 14, and will be fully stocked by Monday January, 24. Phil and Kristi Seehafer, co-owners of the business, said, “We have been looking forward to bringing the Seehafer sign back up on Main Street where... Read more
Middle School Students to Attend All-State Band
Local News January 17, 2019 0
The 20th Annual SDMEA Middle School All-State Band Festival will be held March 1 through March 2, at Huron High School. The event is sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educator’s Association. Milbank Middle School will be represented by seventh-grader Joe Schulte as sixth-chair euphonium in the honor band.... Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 17, 2019 0
The Milbank Middle school has released the second quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Luis Berrones Brooklyn Brandriet Harley Davis Jenna Dexter Averie Engebretson Addie Farrell Sammy Femling Aidan Foell Laney Forrette Merik Junker... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 16, 2019 0
Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll. Students named to the list include: Perfection 4.0 Freshmen Nicholas Batchelor, William Karels, Marion Mischel, Hattie Muellenbach, Wylie Mursu, Savanna Osowski, Jack Sandvig, Bennett Schwenn, Isaac Sousa, Savannah Stengel, Bennett Street, Sophomores Emma DeBoer, Halli Essington, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Camryn Phinney, Jessica... Read more
Combined Appeal Distributes Funds
Local News January 16, 2019 0
Craig Wellnitz, fundraising chairman, of the Grant County Combined Appeal, stated the organization has completed its final accounting of the 2016 GCCA campaign. Wellnitz said, “After all of the expenses were paid and payroll deductions received these were the dollars unused after the 2016 Campaign.” The funds remaining were... Read more
Thirty eight contestants competed in the 2019 Grant County Farm Show LEGO contest on Saturday, January 12. The winners are, front row, left to right, Riley Krause, first place in the 4 to 6 year age division; Jordan Stattelman, second place, 4 to 6 division; Hailey Heinje, first place, 7... Read more
