The Grant County Christian Service Council is providing a needed service within the local community by hosting a food giveaway drive every other month in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota. The most recent giveaway took place Wednesday, August 16, where 9,242 pounds of food was disbursed to 221 families.... Read more
Students in the Milbank School District performed above the state average in most grades according to Superintendent Tim Graf. His report came during the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 14. “Outperforming the state average by five percent or better is quite significant,” Graf says.... Read more
Bereniece Robbins
Obituaries August 17, 2017 0
Bereniece A. Robbins, age 100, of Wilmot, SD, died on August 17, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at United Church of Christ in Watertown, SD. (1 block S of Kemp) Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Dale Rieck
Obituaries August 17, 2017 0
Dale Rieck, age 77, of Big Stone City died on August 16, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, Minnesota. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more
Boys Golf Meet Today at Pine Hills Rescheduled
Milbank Area Golf August 17, 2017 0
The Poet Invitational high school boys golf meet scheduled for today, Thursday, August 17, has been postponed due to the flooding water at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The tournament has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 31, with a start time of 10 a.m. Read more
Staff Hirings Approved by School Board
Local News August 16, 2017 0
Personnel changes for 2017-2018 were approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday, August 14. Brenda Nomeland was hired as the school nurse at Koch School. Brenda has worked as an RN since 1981, and most recently was employed by the Avera Medical... Read more
Enrollment Rises at Milbank Schools
Local News August 16, 2017 0
The first day of school in Milbank is Wednesday, August 23. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, enrollment is up from projections. “We have approximately 90 new students as of Wednesday, August 16,” he said. “These students are coming from Grant-Deuel, exchange students, and the Blue Sky Colony.” However, total... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Fans Invited to Football Scrimmage and Meal
Milbank Area Football August 16, 2017 0
Bulldog football fans are invited to the annual Milbank Area football scrimmage and meal on Friday, August 18, at the high school practice field. A taco meal will be served by the football parents from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Free-will donations are requested. The scrimmage follows at 7 p.m.... Read more
CityFest Comes to Main Street
Local News August 15, 2017 0
Main Street Milbank will be filled with young and old alike during the first outdoor Milbank CityFest. CityFest, a free family-friendly Christian event hosted by Lifelight and Calvary Church, takes place Thursday, August 24, from 4 to 10 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse. CityFest is the... Read more
