St. Lawrence Fourth Grade Wax Museum
Local News May 24, 2018 0
Sara Johnson’s fourth grade class at St. Lawrence School in Milbank presented their annual wax museum on May 18. Johnson’s students learned about the history of South Dakota. The fourth graders were required to choose a notable South Dakotan, research, write a speech, and dress up as that person. Front... Read more
First Bank & Trust Awards Scholarships to Pinkert, Lightfield, Loehrer and Swenson
Local News May 24, 2018 0
First Bank & Trust awarded each of four students a $500 scholarship during the awards ceremony on May 9, at Milbank High School. The recipients were Chase Pinkert, Madeline Lightfield, Rebecca Loehrer and Montana Swenson. Students were chosen for their academic achievement and contributions to the community. Pinkert,... Read more
Milbank Middle School Musicians of the Month for sixth grade were: Jayden Johnson, Trey Gloe, Joe Schulte, Jairek Frazee, Caleb Pillatzki, Olivia Wendland, Isaac Graham, and Sophia Whitlow. The winner of the Pizza Ranch gift certificate was Caleb Pillatzki. Musicians of the month for seventh grade were: Merik Junker,... Read more
St Lawrence Student Council’s “Coins to Fight Cancer” campaign raised over $500 for It Only Takes a Spark. When the goal was reached, Julie Landmark, school secretary, wore a dress for the school day and kissed a pig. Rick Fonder provided the pig. Read more
MHS Musicians Earn Awards
Local News May 23, 2018 0
The Milbank High School band and choirs presented year-end awards during their final concert May 15, and at the school awards ceremony on May 21. The John Phillip Sousa Award, the most prestigious award for high school band students demonstrated by their musicianship, leadership, dependability, and loyalty, was awarded... Read more
Have you noticed something “fishy” at the Grant County Library? The fish living in the aquarium took a “dive,” but the library is “reely” excited to announce new fish will be arriving soon. Everyone is invited to a welcome party on Thursday, May 24, from 11 a.m. until 2:00... Read more
Motorcade Planned for Princess Bella Radermacher
Local News May 22, 2018 0
While everyone was busy watching a royal wedding, another princess in a land far away also began preparing for a life- changing journey. A proclamation by cancer doctors saying that five year-old Bella Radermacher is cancer free has her family and friends rejoicing and the young princess preparing for... Read more
Vandals Hit Milbank
Local News May 22, 2018 0
A vandalism spree of spray painted graffiti over the weekend has victims and law enforcement adding up the damage. Milbank Police Chief Boyd Van Vooren calculates thousands of dollars in repairs are needed and he says, “We take this very seriously. We are proud of our community and won’t... Read more
Jaysun Anderson
Obituaries May 22, 2018 0
Jaysun NeoLux Anderson, cherished son of Sara Anderson, was born, and died on May 17, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Graveside services were held on Sunday, May 20 at Milbank Cemetery with Rev. Tim Rynearson officiating. Cherishing Jaysun’s memory are his mother, Sara Anderson of Aberdeen, SD;... Read more
Tonight, Monday May 21, at the special City Council meeting an unanimous decision was made to decline the rezoning request of the development company Colby 2018 LLC to construct and operate a Dollar General Store at the intersection of Viola Street and 4th Avenue- US Hwy 12 in Milbank. Read more
