MHS Football Team Plays Unusual Game
Milbank Area Football August 30, 2017 0
The MHS football team traveled to Madison Friday, August 25, for the opening game of their season. Everything began in the usual fashion: the fans lined the bleachers, the teams took the field, and the Star Spangled Banner was sung. In the first quarter, Madison scored a touchdown on... Read more
Milbank Cross Country Teams Begins Season with Top Finishes
Milbank Area Cross Country August 30, 2017 0
The MHS boys and girls cross country teams kept step with the competition during the Breathe Easy Meet at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank on August 28. Nine teams took part in the event, but no team totals were kept. Four Milbank girls placed in the top 10... Read more
The 2017 Grant County Achievement Days were rated a success when $46,537.60 was raised in the livestock sale and 850 people were served during the annual 4-H barbecue. The South Dakota State Fair begins Wednesday, August 30, and runs through Labor Day. Following are the results for the exhibits: Aerospace &... Read more
The 2017 Grant County 4-H Achievement Days wrapped up the three-day event with the swine, dairy cattle, and dairy goat shows. The swine show kicked off the day. Lindsey Mertens’ entry was named Grand Champion purebred gilt and Garrett Mertens’ was Reserve Champion. Garrett Mertens’ animals were also named... Read more
Local youth excelled during the beef cattle, sheep and meat goat animal shows during the Grant County Achievement Days. The beef show opened the day with Kadon Leddy being named Grand Champion breeding heifer. He also received Reserve Champion breeding heifer honors. In the market steer division, Korbin Leddy... Read more
Grant County Achievement Days: Poultry, Rabbits, Cats and Companion Animal Results
CommunityUncategorized August 29, 2017 0
The poultry, rabbits, cats, and companion animal shows were featured in the Livestock Building of the 4-H Grounds during Grant County 4-H Achievement Days. Cara Berkner was crowned Grand Champion poultry. Sage Lawrence was named Reserve Champion poultry. Colten Giesen was named Grand Champion waterfowl, and Callie Bolin was... Read more
Milbank Tennis Team Evens Record in Recent Matches
Milbank Area Tennis August 29, 2017 0
The Milbank High School girls tennis team traveled to Madison Tuesday, August 22, for the Battle of the Bulldogs. Milbank suffered an 8-1 loss. Jenna Johnson was the lone varsity winner at the No. 6 singles position. “We had competitive second set singles with Jodi DeVaal, Halli Essington, and... Read more
John Schuelke
Obituaries August 29, 2017 0
John Edward Schuelke, age 88 of Milbank, SD, formerly of Revillo & LaBolt, died peacefully August 28, 2017 at St Williams Care Center with family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Sept 4th at 10:30am at Annunciation Catholic Church in Revillo with Padre Da’vid Garza... Read more
Norman Barlund
Obituaries August 29, 2017 0
Norman Barlund, age 96 of Milbank died August 27, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate and burial with military honors will be in the Milbank City... Read more
Sam and Abbey Converse to Audition for American Idol
Local News August 28, 2017 0
Milbank singers Sam and Abbey Converse are among thousands of contestants vying to become the next winner of American Idol. The sisters audition for the hit reality TV show Tuesday, August 29, at Lewis and Clark Landing in Omaha, Nebraska. “I’m so excited,” Sam exclaimed. “And I’m just so... Read more
