Joyce Doll
Obituaries January 12, 2018 0
Joyce Doll, age 76 of Graceville died January 12, 2018, at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass and con-celebrants will be: Father... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Fall to Redfield-Doland
Milbank Area Wrestling January 12, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a 49-20 loss to the Redfield-Doland Pheasants during a wrestling dual in Redfield on January 11. The Dawgs drop to 3-7 this season in duals. Securing wins for Milbank Area were: Eli Fischer, Kaden Krause, Alec Bien, Isaac Fischer, and Tanner Kettwig. Results from... Read more
Boys and girls from age 9 to 14 are invited to line up for the local competition of the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition starts Sunday, January 21, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence School gymnasium. Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in... Read more
Know a teacher who gives 110 percent? Do tell! Nominations for the 2017-2018 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award are now being accepted. The Milbank Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for the ESA and South Dakota Teacher of the Year award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful... Read more
New Business Opens on Main Street Milbank
Local News January 10, 2018 0
An empty building on Main Street Milbank has been filled. Advanced Technologies, Inc., opened for business in downtown Milbank on January 2. The company, located at 301 South Main Street, is in the former Boos and Grajczyk Law Office building across the street from Great Western Bank. The business... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves the Hiring of Instructional Coach Position
Local News January 10, 2018 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education gave their approval for the position of an instructional coach which will be paid for by the Personnel Development Grant the district recently received. Approval was given during the regular meeting of the board Monday, January 8. The district was awarded the... Read more
Bulldogs Battle in Recent Hoops Matchups
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 10, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs continue to battle for wins in high school boys basketball. The Dawgs downed the Wilmot Wolves but fell to Sisseton and Clark-Willow Lake within the past week of action. Milbank sits with a 3-5 overall record. Milbank Area 60, Clark-Willow Lake 62 So close! Milbank... Read more
The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Lawrence School in Milbank, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local Catholic school. Starting Friday, January 12, students from St. Lawrence will join students from 83 other... Read more
The Grant County Public Library was voted the winner of the 26th Annual Festival of Christmas Trees in the Grant County Courthouse. Kountry Kids 4-H Club took second place, and the Milbank Kiwanis Club notched third place. This year, the judging was done by public vote. “There were 19... Read more
Andi Ward, a 6th Grade teacher in the Summit School District, is one of only five South Dakota classroom teachers to achieve National Board Certification in 2017. “National Board Certified teachers demonstrate a deep knowledge of their content and a commitment to improving their instruction. It’s no easy task,... Read more
