The annual Memorial Day service to honor fallen soldiers takes place Monday, May 29, at the Milbank City Cemetery. The program begins at 10 a.m. The Birch-Miller Post No. 9 American Legion and Auxiliary, Grant County VFW Post #3486 and Auxiliary, 740th Transportation Company, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19,... Read more
Summer Food Service Program Begins at Koch School
Local News May 25, 2017 0
The Milbank School District sponsors a summer food service program at Koch School beginning Tuesday, May 30. The program ties in with the Milbank OST and MAYA programs to provide meals for children at no charge. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and snack from 2... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Office is holding a Kid Kare babysitting workshop on Monday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse community room. The workshop includes sessions on caring for infants and young children, safe cooking, basic first aid, emergency preparedness, and social... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Come Up Short in Opening Game
Local News May 25, 2017 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team lost their opening game of the season May 19, in Aurora. They fell 1-0. The Firechiefs travel to Clark on Sunday for a 4 p.m. game. At Aurora, Milbank had four hits and four errors, but remained scoreless for nine innings. Aurora plated... Read more
Milbank High School boys basketball coaches Matt Bastian and Ryan Scoular conducted a basketball camp for athletes in grades 3 through 6. They focused on the fundamentals of the game and team play. “The boys have been great to work with and have shown a great deal of enthusiasm... Read more
Bulldog Tennis Team Competes at State
Milbank Area Tennis May 24, 2017 0
The Milbank boys tennis team faced tough competition in the South Dakota state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls and Brandon on May 18. “Tough draws made this a very difficult tournament for our players,” stated Bulldog Head Coach Jim Dahl. “That’s going to happen when you are in a... Read more
MHS Musicians Receive Season-End Awards
Community May 24, 2017
The Milbank High School band and choir members received year-end awards on May 16. Korinne Roggenbuck received the John Phillip Sousa Award. The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to Allison Grear. Seniors Jimmie Berkner and Tim Gabriel were given the National School Choral Award. Mackayla Schuelke received the... Read more
Prairie Repertory Theatre of Brookings presents four shows this summer. The theatre group performs Sister Act; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Over the River and Through the Woods; and The Full Monty. Jamie Mundwiler, Milbank High School alumna, is a member of the theatre company and involved... Read more
Calling all cooks for the annual Lake Farley Summer Event Series Q-Fest on Saturday, June 24. Q-Fest features three categories of meat – ribs, brisket, and chicken. The meat is provided by the Chamber. “Enter one category or up to all three,” stated Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Event... Read more
Frieda Wellnitz
Obituaries May 23, 2017 0
Frieda Wellnitz, age 90, of Milbank, SD, died May 23, 2017 at the Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be held in the Milbank City... Read more
