You’re locked out of your apartment. Broccoli in the refrigerator has gone bad. The power goes out. What do you do? These are all situations young people encounter when they live on their own for the first time. Six students enrolled in the Milbank School District Transition Program are... Read more
Bohn and Robinson Earn National Guard Honors
Local News October 11, 2016 0
Spc. Brianna Bohn and Sgt. Michael Robinson were named Soldier and NCO of the Year, respectively, for the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank during a ceremony October 2. Both are motor transport operators in the 740th. “It was an honor to compete for this... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Run Away with Championship
Milbank Area Cross Country October 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldog girls cross country team captured the Northeast Conference Championship October 6, in Webster despite very cold temperatures. Milbank Area topped the field of six teams with 31 points. Aberdeen Roncalli was named the runner-up with 34 points and Redfield-Doland came in third with 35 points.... Read more
Grant County Pheasants Forever and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a banded bird contest for youth and adult hunters. Bands can be turned in for automatic prizes and the Grand Prize to be awarded in January 2017. Banded adult pheasants were released prior to the youth... Read more
New Commander Named For 740th Transportation Company
Local News October 11, 2016 0
First Lt. Terry Berndt of Rapid City has been named the new commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank and Aberdeen. Berndt assumed command, Oct. 2, from Capt. Hogan Easton, of Sioux Falls, who commanded the unit since October 2014. As the commander... Read more
School Board Approves Creation of ELL Position
Local News October 11, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 10. The board approved a request to create an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional position pending approval from a Shared Services Grant. “We have a need for ELL services within our schools and this may be... Read more
Doris Schwandt
Obituaries October 11, 2016 0
Doris Schwandt, age 88 of Milbank died October 11, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, Alban... Read more
Timothy Smart
Obituaries October 11, 2016 0
Timothy Warren Smart, age 73, of Milbank, died Monday, October 10, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held from... Read more
When was the last time you got a new smoke alarm? If you aren’t sure, everything you love could go up in flames. The Mibank Fire and Rescue Department urges you to keep your family safe. They suggest you determine the age of your smoke alarms. If they are... Read more
Halli Essington Places in Top Ten at State Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2016 0
Eighth-grader Halli Essington took ninth place at the high school state tennis tournament this past weekend in Rapid City. She competed at number six singles and defeated Mitchell’s Madison Bohlen 10-4 in the consolation championship round. “Halli did not disappoint. She rallied to win four consolation matches in a... Read more
