Grant County 4-Her’s Earn Ribbons At Achievement Days
Local News August 24, 2016 0
The South Dakota State Fair is just around the corner! It runs from September 1-5 in Huron. Grant County Achievement Days marked the last stop for all 4-H’ers on their journey to the Fair. During the State Fair, the local winners will compete in the livestock and static events... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Turn to Sweet 16
Milbank Area Volleyball August 24, 2016 0
Sixteen is the magic number for girls high school volleyball this year. Class A post-season play was just changed to a Sweet 16 and Nancy Hoeke starts her sixteenth year as head coach of the Lady Dawgs. Hoeke explained how the Sweet 16 works. “After two rounds of the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Suffer Net Loss
Milbank Area Tennis August 24, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted Madison August 23, and suffered a 9-0 loss in their first match of the season. “It was a rough start,” stated Milbank head coach Jim Dahl. “Madison is coming off a strong past season with their best ever dual and state tournament results.... Read more
Bill Wulff
Obituaries August 24, 2016 0
Bill Wulff, age 73, of Big Stone City died on Monday, August 22, 2016, at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Henkelman will officiate. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the... Read more
Amy Brandriet Brings Diverse Background To Koch School
Local News August 23, 2016 0
Amy Brandriet and her family are ready to begin the 2016-2017 school year in a new atmosphere. Amy is the Koch School principal and brings with her a very diverse background that will be beneficial to both staff and students. Amy is a DeSmet High School graduate. After graduation,... Read more
Titan Machinery of Milbank To Relocate
Local News August 23, 2016 0
Things are happening for Titan Machinery in Milbank. The local company has signed a 12-month lease with J&J Earthworks. Titan General Manager, Justin Berry, stated J&J Earthworks will begin building a service facility at their location and will lease the building to Titan Machinery. “This will be great because... Read more
MALST Swimmers Wrap Up Season With Awards Banquet
Milbank Area Swimming August 23, 2016 0
Swimmers and their families gathered Sunday for a season-end awards potluck in celebration of a successful 2016 season for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team. Earning the top Champion Swimmer Award was Maurina Street, first; Clare Van Dover, second, and William Karels, third. This award goes to swimmers who... Read more
Ten New Staff Members Join Milbank School District
Local News August 23, 2016 0
Picture – back row, left to right, Brian Pauli, Gretchen Koopmans, Kelli Hoff, Caitlyn Oien and Kevin Schnaser. Front row, Cassandra Kurtenbach, Dawn Schjei, Amy Brandriet, Courtany Sykora and Robin Simmons. Ten new staff members will begin the 2016-2017 school year in their new positions. Brian Pauli will teach high school... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Battle Windy Conditions At Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Golf August 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys golf team battled tough playing conditions resulting in higher scores during the Dell Rapids Rocky Run Invitational Monday, August 22. Milbank Area finished in 14th position in the team standings with a total score of 403. “With the high winds, it was very tough to... Read more
Farm Accident Under Investigation
Local News August 23, 2016 0
According to Grant County Sheriff, Kevin Owen, the local Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call the morning of Wednesday, August 17, to a farm accident in the rural Twin Brooks area. “Upon arrival at the scene it was determined that Robert Davis, age 87 of Milbank, had been pinned... Read more
