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
Bulldog Boys Golf Tees Off Season
Milbank Area Golf August 15, 2017 0
The Milbank High School boys golf team started its season with a fourth place finish at the Sioux Valley Invitational in Volga Monday, August 14. Milbank finished its opening round with a team score of 387. Aberdeen Roncalli won the event with a 309. Sioux Valley came in second... Read more
The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 15. The board approved the purchase of new voting machines and the relocation of the clerk of courts office to the third floor of the Grant County Courthouse. Automark machines are currently used and will be replaced by ExpressVote machines. Grant County... Read more
The 12th annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce golf scramble slated for Wednesday, August 16, has been postponed due to the flooding at Pine Hills Golf Course. The tournament has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 30. Registration takes place at 11 a.m. The scramble begins at noon. “If you... Read more
Peace Lutheran Church of Milbank and Saint John’s Lutheran Church of Mazeppa Township (rural Summit) will be hosting their second annual joint worship on Sunday, August 20th at 10am at the Abbey of the Hills. Everyone is welcome to attend. After the worship service, a potluck picnic and use... Read more
Dorothy Johanson
Obituaries August 15, 2017 0
Dorothy Johanson, age 86 of Milbank died August 14, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Responds to Grease Fire
Local News August 14, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire call Tuesday, August 8, at the Milbank Mall. A grease fire started in the kitchen at Guadalupe’s Restaurant. Gudalupe’s owner, Esther Ramirez, said, “I went to deliver an order to guests in the restaurant. It was such a short... Read more
