The Milbank High School marching band earned a Gold rating and placed fifth at the Northern State University Gypsy Days marching band competition in Aberdeen October 1. They were one of 16 bands to receive a Gold rating. The top five finishers in the event were: Aberdeen Central, first;... Read more
Roger Anderson
Obituaries October 12, 2016 0
Roger Anderson, age 82 of Stockholm died October 12, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Watertown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (113 6 Street S) in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial... Read more
Norman Davis
Obituaries October 12, 2016 0
Norman Davis, 86, of Ortonville, died on October 12, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
The Grant County Public Library invites you to tea and a host of fall programs. Several also extend through the end of the year. Afternoon tea with Downton Abbey continues on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. Dates for October include: October 12, October 19, and October 26. “Two episodes... Read more
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
