Marty Buttke Elected Grant County Commissioner Chairman
Local News January 3, 2018 0
Marty Buttke was elected chairman of the board of the Grant County Commissioners at their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 2. Buttke succeeds Mike Mach who completed his one-year term. Paul Dummann was elected as vice-chairman for 2018. “It’s been a great year,” says Mach.... Read more
Rachel and Joe Schulte of Milbank, children of Elizabeth and Dave Schulte, have been selected for the 2018 Middle School All-State Orchestra sponsored by the South Dakota Music Education Association. The event is in its second year, and takes place February 23-24 at Rapid City Central High School. Joe... Read more
Maddie Gustafson, sophomore gymnast for Milbank High School, earned her third state qualifying score on the vault, sending her to the state Class A gymnastics meet in February. She did so with a score of 8.60 during the Winter Wonderland Invitational in Vermillion on Thursday, December 28. Milbank finished... Read more
Milbank High School alumna Shannon Job will give a presentation at the Grant County Public Library on Monday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. Job is an artist who shares her creative journey by combining visual arts and words. “Shannon will show how to express your innermost truths by way... Read more
Dawgs Unable to Hold On In Basketball Shootout Contest
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 3, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a 62-51 loss to Breckenridge, MN, in the closing game of the annual State Farm-S&D One Stop Basketball Shootout at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, December 30. The Dawgs dropped to 2-3 on the season with the loss. The Bulldogs had a solid first... Read more
Fire Chief Schuelke Warns of Frozen Pipes
Local News January 2, 2018 0
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke urges everyone to regularly check for any sign of frozen pipes during this cold winter weather. “We urge the public to check for ice buildup and plugged sewer vents and any signs that may indicate that sewer gases are not vented properly,” he said.... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Place at Floyd Farrand Invite
Milbank Area Wrestling January 2, 2018 0
Three MHS wrestlers earned top awards at the Floyd Farrand Invitational wrestling meet at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Friday and Saturday, December 29-30. Eli Fischer and Alec Bien were runners-up in their respective weight classes. Brodie Holtquist finished eighth at 170 pounds. Milbank finished 13th in the team... Read more
Nine violin students performed their Christmas recital on December 22, at the home of their instructor, Elizabeth Schulte. Showcasing their musical talents were: (Back l. to r.) Joe Schulte and Timon Esh. Third row: Rachel Schulte and Nicholas Fonder. Second row: Veronica Fonder, Karen Esh, and Krista Gingerich. Front:... Read more
Urban Stolpman
Obituaries January 2, 2018 0
Urban T. Stolpman, 97, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on Oct. 10, 1920 in Rosen, MN to the late Theresa (Voight) and John Stoplman. He attended and received a degree from St. John’s University (1938-1942) and then joined... Read more
Helen Veen
Obituaries December 29, 2017 0
Helen Veen, age 87 of Revillo died December 29, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo. Rev. Nathan Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be in the LaBolt Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
