The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call reporting a house fire at 14427 479th Avenue on Tuesday, May 29. The property is the residence of Corey and Heather Veen. Upon arrival, the fire and rescue team discovered heavy smoke from a fire centrally located on the... Read more
Nearly 100 youth attended the biennial 4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety Day at the Grant County 4-H grounds on May 25. The rodeo was designed for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. William Karels, 4-H member, founder and coordinator of the event says, “Many kids, like myself, live on a farm and... Read more
Charles Stemsrud
Obituaries May 26, 2018 0
Charles O. Stemsrud, age 86, died at his home on May 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2pm at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place from 12 to 2pm at the church on Tuesday. Pastor Caleb Schewe will officiate... Read more
Registration for the 2018 Summer Reading program at the Big Stone Branch Public Library is set for Wednesday, May 30. Registration runs from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for children age five to children currently in fifth grade. Registration forms will be filled out and reading packets picked up... Read more
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
