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
Lady Bulldogs Ready for Net Work
Milbank Area Tennis August 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Area girls tennis team plans to bounce back in the 2016 season using their senior leadership. Their first match is set for Tuesday, August 23, at Cantine Courts. Four seniors return for the Lady Bulldogs: Paige Johnson, Tatiana Stemsrud, Sarah Jarman, and Jamie DeVaal. “Our four seniors... Read more
Toastmaster’s Knuckle Down With Regular Meeting
Local News August 22, 2016 0
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, August 18, in the State Auto cafeteria with Dave Schaack serving as the Toastmaster. Kayla Pinkert was present as a guest. The word of the day was “knuckle down” which means to apply oneself earnestly. The word was used four times during the... Read more
Bulldog Golfers on Course for Successful Season
Milbank Area Golf August 22, 2016 0
Milbank hosted the Poet Invitational August 18, at Pine Hills Golf Course. Eight teams battled wet rainy conditions. Milbank Area landed in sixth place by scoring 422. “Our team score was a little higher – not a big surprise as Pine Hills is a much tougher course,” head coach... Read more
The Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) and the City of Milbank are working to improve housing options in the community to foster growth and development. The public is invited to weigh in on the topic of housing and planned growth at an input session Thursday, September 15, at the... Read more
