South Shore Bingo Postponed Until March 17
A soup supper followed by Ham & Turkey Bingo will be held Saturday, March 17, at the South Shore Community Center. The soup supper starts at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for funds to fix the roof of the old school building. Read more
Dr. Fred Deutsch to Run for District 4 State House
Dr. Fred Deutsch announced his intention to run for the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 4 in the 2018 election. District 4 includes Grant, Deuel, rural Brookings, and rural Codington counties. Deutsch, a Republican, served in the legislature from 2015 to 2016. He was a member of... Read more
Easter Party at Big Stone Library Set for March 31
The Big Stone City Branch Public Library is hosting their annual Spring Fling Easter Party on Saturday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages and their families are invited. The library also welcomes your out-of-town grandchildren to this event. The open house-style party is free... Read more
St. Lawrence Registration Set for Tuesday
Preschool and kindergarten registration at St. Lawrence School is Tuesday, March 13. Registration is held in the preschool room at the school from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Children are required to be age 3 by Sept. 1, 2018 to enter the 3-year-old preschool and age 4 by Sept.... Read more
Miranda Cantine, RN at Ortonville Area Health Services has been awarded a Health Coach Certification. Miranda has been with OAHS since August 2017 creating relationships with patients to promote healthy lifestyle options and improving communication with provider-care teams. Ranet Schmeichel RN, Health Care Home Coordinator said, “Health coaching is... Read more
Uniquely You Author to Visit Library March 19
Do you ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope between big career dreams and little humans? Audrey Jo Rider, author of Uniquely You, takes you on a journey from comparison to confidence, imperfection to uniqueness, and panic to planning! The Grant County Public Library, in conjunction with their adult... Read more
Ash Scores 23 Points in Round I Tourney
The Milbank Area basketball team suffered a second-round defeat to Sisseton in the Round I Tournament on March 2, in Sisseton. Coach Logan Diede had this to say about his team, “They battled all year and competed their hearts out for this program from start to finish. We would’ve... Read more
MALST Brings Home Medals from State Championship
Four MALST swimmers, Elijah Fraasch, William Karels, Savanna Osowski, and Amaya Street attended their first short-course winter state championship. The meet was held March 2 and March 3 in Pierre. Coach Jodi Street said, “We had a great season and participating at this level was a great way for... Read more
Big Stone Little Lions and OST Registration Set for March 22
The Big Stone City School begins registration for the Little Lions’ Learning Center and the OST program on March 22. Registration will be held in the Big Stone City School gymnasium from 3:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The free-will donation meal will be served from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
Practice for MHS Track Season Begins
The 2018 Milbank Bulldog varsity track and field season will begin with practice Monday March 12 after school. The first week of practice for Freshmen through Seniors will will start after school Monday through Thursday. All athletes need to be up to date with physical and ImPACT testing. Any questions... Read more