Bulldog Boys’ Tennis Team Takes on State
The Milbank High School boys’ tennis team plays in the 2017 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament from Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20. Six players will represent the Bulldogs. Jose Chen is stepping in at the number one singles and doubles position. Moritz Wortmann will play in the... Read more
Lunch and Learn Series to Start
A three-part Lunch and Learn series entitled “Bring Your Dream” begins this month. The event is sponsored by the Grant County Development Corporation and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “The series is for people wanting to start a business, and for those who own a business and would... Read more
Golfers Place at Northeast Conference
Four MHS golfers placed in the top fifteen during the Northeast Conference girls’ golf meet in Sisseton on May 15. Kylie Kasuske led the team with a third place finish and a score of 97. Clare Van Dover carded her personal best score of 102 and secured fifth place.... Read more
Special Olympics Athletes Complete Torch Run
Nine athletes from Milbank High School ran the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 16. The students set out from MHS and ran to Koch Elementary School. They were escorted by local law enforcement who had their vehicle lights flashing. The runners carried the Flame of... Read more
Bulldog Boys Tennis Team Wraps Up Regular Season
The Milbank High School boys tennis team wrapped up its regular season with several recent matches. The locals hosted Aberdeen Roncalli Monday, May 8, and Sioux Falls Christian, Thursday, May 11. The team battled the Bulldogs from Madison Saturday, May 13, to finish out the season with a road... Read more
Conrad Leroy Severson
Conrad Leroy Severson, age 81, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on hospice after a long illness on May 16, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton beginning at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be... Read more
Suspects Arrested and Detained After Drug Bust
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office intercepted a vehicle transporting four pounds of high grade marijuana on Saturday, May 13, on Highway 12 near Big Stone City. The driver and two passengers were arrested for possession of four pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Street value of the... Read more
2017 Graduates are Final Class at Grant-Deuel High
Five students received their diplomas during the 2017 Commencement ceremony at Grant-Deuel High School on May 13. The Class of 2017 will be remembered as the final class to graduate from the school. Grant-Deuel closes its doors permanently on May 18. Earning their diplomas were: Brittany Crocker and Jaedon-Jo... Read more
St. Lawrence Students Create Wax Museum
Fourth grade students at St. Lawrence School in Milbank presented their annual wax museum on May 12. “We learn all about the history of our state,” said fourth grade teacher Sara Johnson. “The students are required to choose notable South Dakotans, do some research about that person, write a... Read more
Middle School Musicians Wrap Up School Year with Spring Concert
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands wrapped up the 2016-2017 musical season with their spring concert Thursday, May 11, in the high school theatre. The sixth grade choir started the show with three selections. They included “Dodi Li”, “Best Day of My Life” and “You Raise Me Up.”... Read more