Grant County Democrats Discuss the Future
Local News August 3, 2017 0
The Grant County Democrats met, Tuesday, August 1 in Milbank to reorganize prior to the upcoming 2018 election. According to Kathy Tyler, who spearheads the reorganization of the Grant County Democrats, a South Dakota Democrat differs from what most people perceive as the far left. “South Dakota Democrats prioritize... Read more
Girls Tennis Begins Practice
Milbank Area Tennis August 3, 2017 0
The Milbank Area girls tennis team starts its 2017 season Wednesday, August 9, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Dahl. The first practice is August 10, and runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for athletes in grades 7-12. Practice Schedule: Thursday, August 10 – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.... Read more
VFW Teeners Punch Ticket to State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 2, 2017 0
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team punched their ticket to the State 15-16 VFW tournament. They placed second in the 16U Northeast Region tournament July 26-28, at Legion Field in Milbank. The state tournament will be played in Beresford August 4-6. Milbank faces Wagner at noon on Friday, August... Read more
The MHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball season gets underway Thursday, August 10. The first practice begins at 9 a.m. Head coach is Nancy Hoeke. Practice Schedule for Athletes in Grades 9 through 12 (Players will be notified of changes.): Wednesday, August 9 – ImPACT testing for grades 9 and 11... Read more
New Pastor to Lead Living Word Church
Local News August 1, 2017 0
Living Word Lutheran Church has welcomed its new pastor, Kent Groethe. His wife, Kay, will serve as the new Director of Youth Ministries. The Groethes moved to Milbank from Arizona, but are originally from Minnesota – Kent from St. Cloud and Kay from Park Rapids. The couple met while... Read more
Firechiefs Head to State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 1, 2017 0
The Milbank Firechiefs secured a spot in the 2017 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament as representative #1 from District 1. The Chiefs will face Freeman in the opening round of the tournament Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Mitchell. The 32-team tournament begins Wednesday, August... Read more
Dog Show Held at 4-H Grounds
Local News August 1, 2017 0
Grant County 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Dog Project this summer and finished by holding their dog show July 25, at the 4-H grounds. The overall winner was Cara Berkner. The hardest worker awards went to Kendra and Kalli Grong. Topping the field in showmanship were Kylie Mogen, senior;... Read more
Swimmers Earn Medals at State A Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming August 1, 2017 0
Several swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team earned top places in the state during the 2017 South Dakota Long Course State Swim Meet in Aberdeen this past weekend, July 28-30. Eleven local swimmers took part in the meet. They broke 18 team records and placed in the... Read more
Mueller Defends Weed Spraying Plan
Local News August 1, 2017 0
The Grant County Commissioners held their regular meeting of the board Tuesday, August 1. The board reviewed the county’s spraying plan with weed supervisor Nathan Mueller. Commissioner Bill Street requested the review at the previous meeting after seeing areas of concern. Mueller said, “We have a lot of regulations... Read more
The 2017 Cross Country Season begins Thursday, August 10. Prior to the first practice, athletes in grades 7, 9, 11, and new participants to sports or transfers to Milbank, must complete their ImPACT testing on Wednesday, August 9, at 9 a.m. at the Milbank High School. Practice schedule: Thursday,... Read more
