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
Larry Haukos
Obituaries January 9, 2018 0
Larry Haukos, age 68 of Correll, MN died January 9, 2018, in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 5... Read more
Harvey Schaefer, former basketball coach at MHS, will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 24, in Sioux Falls. The Hall of Fame Class of 2018 includes such greats as NFL veteran Chad Greenway of Mount Vernon who spent 11 years... Read more
Rick Swenson to Retire as MHS Teacher and Coach
Local News January 9, 2018 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the resignation of Rick Swenson during their regular board meeting Monday, January 8. Swenson is a high school teacher and coach. Swenson has been employed by the district since 1994. He taught Social Studies and served as the head football coach... Read more
Gymnasts Win Sisseton Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 9, 2018 0
The Milbank High School gymnastics team won first place at the Sisseton Invitational Meet on January 5. The Lady Bulldogs scored 127.00 points. “We rebounded nicely from last week’s low team score to finish with our second highest team score of the season,” stated Coach Amber Fraasch. “With all... Read more
Swimmers Place at Aberdeen High Point Meet
Milbank Area Swimming January 9, 2018 0
Two swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team earned a top six finish in the high point standings during the Aberdeen High Point Meet at the Aberdeen YMCA Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7. Max Kuecker finished fourth in the boys 13-14 age group with 123 points. He brought... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Conference Game
Uncategorized January 9, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs added a 44-38 victory in Northeast Conference girls basketball action to their record on January 6, in Sisseton. The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-2 this season with the win. “It’s nice to get a road conference win,” stated Coach Brian Pauli. “After such a long... Read more
The public is invited to a What Matters Most Survey lunch and discussion on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seehafer Building located at 219 Main Street Milbank. The special event is hosted by the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC). The purpose for the... Read more
