Hearing Set for Agribusiness Ordinance
Local News March 21, 2017 0
An additional public hearing, including the second reading of Ordinance 2016-01B- the Agribusiness Activities Ordinance- is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4. The hearing is at 9:30 a.m. during the regular meeting of the Grant County Commissioners. Grant County Auditor Karen Layher said the public hearing is necessary because some... Read more
Elementary students from Koch School watched an assembly Suit Up and Save The World. Rick Huddle of Portland, Oregon, presented the show on Tuesday, March 21. Huddle, a storyteller, musician, and theater artist, used skits and songs to teach students how to use their real life super powers to... Read more
Corona held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17. There were 44 float entries in four categories. Winning the Most Irish prize was the Corona Community Club float. Dakota Machine Works received the Most Unique float trophy. The Best Children’s float award went to Todd Sprung of... Read more
Two Milbank Middle School students attended the Third Annual Flute Day on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings on March 18. Seventh-grader Shaylee Pekelder and eighth-grader Marly Leddy represented Milbank. They were accompanied by Deb Rausch, band lesson instructor. A total of 82 flute players participated... Read more
The Milbank Ball Diamond Association (MBDA) hosts its annual registration for youth baseball and softball programs for ages 4-18 on Thursday, March 23. Registration is from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center community room. All youth are required to sign up during this time. Teams include:... Read more
WVEC’s Annual Meeting Scheduled
Local News March 20, 2017 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative hosts its 76th annual meeting Thursday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The business meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. “Enjoy dinner and a short meeting,” says WVE General Manager Dave Page. “We need your... Read more
Mandatory Spring Sports Meeting Set for Tuesday
High School Sports March 20, 2017 0
Spring sports start soon. A mandatory meeting takes place Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at Milbank High School for all athletes planning to take part in track and field, boys tennis, or girls golf. Students and parents are required to attend. Athletes are not allowed to begin practice... Read more
Connie Larson Joins EXIT Realty
Local News March 19, 2017 0
Denice Hooth, owner of EXIT Realty, is pleased to announce Connie Larson has joined her business as a licensed realtor/broker associate. “I am very excited to have Connie on board,” Hooth said, “I have needed someone to join me for a long time, so I am happy to have her here.”... Read more
Basketball Team Hosts Awards Potluck
Milbank Area Boys Basketball March 19, 2017 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team concluded their season with an awards potluck on March 14. Senior players and statisticians were recognized for their contribution to the program. Seniors players are: Nate Bien, Cody Dockter, Tanner Gauer, Matt Lenards, and Riley Wollschlager. Senior statisticians are Jimmie Berkner and Taylar... Read more
The Grant-Deuel School team won the donkey basketball mini-tournament at Milbank High School on March 14. The tournament was sponsored by the Bulldogs Fighting Cancer team. In the opening game, MHS students and the MHS faculty tied at the end of regulation. To settle the tie, senior Matt Lenards... Read more
