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
Gall is New Info Systems Manager at OAHS
Local News July 31, 2017 1
Tyler Gall is the new Information Systems Manager at Ortonville Area Health Services. (OAHS). Tyler has been a PC/network support technician at OAHS since April 2015, and, in his new position, will be responsible for the operation of all computer systems at OAHS. “Tyler has built strong relationships with... Read more
Excavator Causes Gas Leak
Local News July 31, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call of a gas leak at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. The leak occurred at the home of Jason and Amber Wellnitz in Henze Addition in Milbank. According to Assistant Fire Chief David Giesen, work was being done... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders Begin Practice
Local News July 31, 2017 0
The Milbank High School football cheerleaders for the 2017 season will begin practice tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1, according to MHS Cheer Advisor April Anderson. Prior to the first day of school, practices are Tuesday, August 1; Thursday, August 3; Monday, August 7, and Thursday, August 10, from 10 a.m.... Read more
The Neon Gypsy Acoustics will play at Downtown Tuesday tomorrow, August 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Farmers Market will also be set up on Main Street, along with special booths and surprise sales at participating businesses. Read more
