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
Grant County Pheasants Forever Donates Shells
Local News August 28, 2017 0
The Grant County Pheasants Forever donated 10 cases of shells to the youth trap shooting program at the Milbank Trap Range. The youth program holds weekly open shootings and will use the shells for practice. Funds for this donation and others like it are raised during the annual Grant... Read more
The Milbank Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts will hold their annual Scout Kickoff and registration night on Tuesday, August 29, for new and returning scouts. Activities take place at Pribyl Park near the concession stand from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and include water bottle rockets and... Read more
Donate Gatorade at First Football Game Friday
Milbank Area Football August 28, 2017 0
Parents of the MHS football players will conduct Operation Hydration prior to the first home football game Friday, September 1. Fans are asked to donate a 16 oz bottle of Gatorade to be used for all the away football games this season. The drop off site will be at... Read more
