Registration Thursday for Unity Square Summer Programs
Unity Square in Milbank will hold registration for all their summer programs on Thursday, May 11. Sign-ups run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Unity Square gym. “We invite the community to sign up for fun activities this summer,” stated director Jerry Jungers. “Registration will continue until programs... Read more
Grant-Deuel School to Give Final Concert
Grant-Deuel School in Revillo will present its final performance Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert is free and all are invited. “This concert is of sadness and excitement,” stated Kristy Tostenson, music director. “Sadness in that the school will close at the end... Read more
Brooke Fraasch Honored at Academic Excellence Banquet
Milbank High School senior Brooke Fraasch was honored for her academic achievements during the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on April 24. Outstanding students from the Class of 2017 were recognized by Governor Dennis Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. More than 200 students,... Read more
Community Garden Ready for Planting
Interlakes Community Action Partnership’s community garden in northeast Milbank has been tilled and is ready for planting according to Community Service Worker Heather Rise. “The community garden is open to anyone in Grant County,” stated Rise. “There are no income guidelines to reserve a garden plot – all are... Read more
Youth Compete at State 4-H Shooting Sports Competition
Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more
St. Lawrence Students Give to Children’s Hospital
The sixth grade students and their kindergarten buddies at St. Lawrence School in Milbank collected items for Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Items included: crayons, markers, Play-doh, paint, crafts, puzzles, books, building blocks, and toys. “I will drop off the items this weekend along with a special basket... Read more
Junior Busy Bees Give to Southern Hospitality Kitchen
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club of Grant County presented a $75 donation to the Southern Hospitality Kitchen. The non-profit charity, operated by Brianna Hermans, provides complimentary meals to area families. Hermans and her twin daughters, Chloe and Jade, received the check from William Karels from the Junior Busy... Read more
Two Boys Basketball Coaches Hired for the Bulldogs
Two new coaches will fill empty voids within the staff of the boys basketball program at Milbank High School, pending approval from the Milbank School District Board of Education. Logan Diede will take over the reigns as the head boys basketball coach, following the resignation of Matt Bastian. He... Read more
SD Republican Leaders to Converge in Milbank
The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more
Ronald Van Hoorn Sr.
Ronald Van Hoorn Sr., age 66 of Milbank died May 6, 2017, in Roberts County, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 5... Read more