Golfers Place at Northeast Conference
Milbank Area Golf May 17, 2017 0
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
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
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
Obituaries May 16, 2017 0
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
Local News May 15, 2017 0
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
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
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
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
Seven fifth-graders from Koch Elementary School received the President’s Award For Educational Excellence at the conclusion of the D.A.R.E. program on May 10. To receive the award, students must maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average and have advanced placement scores from their fourth grade Smarter Balance tests.... Read more
MHS Students Expelled After Weapons Violation
Local News May 15, 2017 1
The Milbank School District Board of Education voted unanimously to expel two students for one year for violating the district’s weapon policy. The board convened in executive session during a special meeting on Thursday, May 11. The incident occurred May 3 in the Milbank High School parking lot. Names and additional... Read more
