Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative employees and board members held a small ceremony to raise the American flag in honor of our country and its veterans. The flag is an addition to the cooperative’s headquarters on East Highway 12 in Milbank Steph Trevett, billing clerk for WVEC, has a son who... Read more
Aburto and Loutsch Surprised by Finals
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Two MHS debate students qualified for the finals of the Fargo South debate tournament December 9-10 but they didn’t know it! “When the tournament ended we thought they were semi-finalists and had a 4-1 record,” explained MHS debate coach Caitlyn Oien. “But I just received word from tournament officials... Read more
Middle Schoolers Audition for All-State Band
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Nineteen Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 18th Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The festival will take place March 3-4 in Huron and is sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. “This is a great opportunity for students who thrive on challenge and expertise,” said... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Spider-Man Homecoming Trailer Reaction
SZ Entertainment December 13, 2016 0
Milbank Native Sean Zimny reacts to and reviews the first trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming! Spider-Man: Homecoming is directed by Jon Watts and stars Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, and Donald Glover, among others, Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If... Read more
What’s the Big Idea?
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Claire Mischel, Jake Sandvig, and Noah Steinlicht had the right idea. The three Milbank Agriculture Education students were winners at the 2016 South Dakota Big Idea Competition December 8, at Northern State University. Jake Sandvig and Noah Steinlicht won in the Wellness division – a new category this year.... Read more
Grapplers Place 14th at Rapid City
Milbank Area Wrestling December 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team captured fourteenth place at the 38-team invitational meet December 9-10, in Rapid City. “We competed hard to place fourteenth as a team,” stated Bulldog head wrestling coach Jeremy Tostenson. “I am proud of the way we competed.” Milbank scored 79.5 points. Pierre won the... Read more
If you still need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit, take a stroll through the Grant County Courthouse. Seventeen beautifully decorated Christmas trees are on display. Or visit the courthouse during their open house Tuesday, December 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year, young musicians will... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Allied
SZ Entertainment December 13, 2016 0
Milbank Native Sean Zimny reviews the dramatic thriller, Allied! Allied is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Lizzy Caplan, and Simon McBurney, among others. Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like this video, you can subscribe to SZ... Read more
Robert A. Mueller
Obituaries December 13, 2016 0
Robert A. Mueller, age 91 of Milbank died December 12, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Alban Township. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home, Milbank on Thursday from... Read more
New CEO of Valley Queen Cheese Named
Local News December 12, 2016 0
Valley Queen Cheese announced today its Board of Directors has chosen Doug Wilke as the company’s next CEO. Wilke comes to Milbank from Wisconsin and brings with him an impressive record of industry experience, product knowledge, and a ‘can do attitude’. Ray Trankle, Valley Queen’s Board Chair said, “Our... Read more
