First Bank & Trust recently presented two area students with a $500 scholarship to attend an accredited South Dakota school on a full-time basis. These students have proven to be outstanding scholars as well as contributors to their communities. Scholarship recipients from Milbank High School include the following: Andrew Mears (son... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th annual golf scramble Thursday, August 25, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. “There is a limit of 18 teams, so register your team today,” noted Event Director Laura Kelly. “At least one person on each team must be... Read more
Large Crowd Gets Fired Up At National Night Out
Local News August 16, 2016 0
National Night Out was enjoyed by approximately 650 people who feasted on 900 burgers and brats and 450 root beer floats according to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. The yearly event, sponsored by the Milbank Fire Department, Milbank Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway... Read more
Group Travels to Together 2016 In Nation’s Capital
Local News August 16, 2016 0
Twenty five youth and adults from the Milbank area traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in Together 2016. They joined more than 500,000 people at the National Mall to worship and be commissioned as a unified church for Jesus, their country, and the world on July 16. “The... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club volunteered at the Watertown Humane Society on Thursday, August 11. The members assisted with cleaning the dog and cat pens as well as walking dogs. Following the cleaning, the members enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Watertown City Park. They concluded the day... Read more
Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch Tops Field At WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 16, 2016 0
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association hosted their annual Ranch Rodeo Saturday, August 13, with perfect weather for the cowboys and cowgirls. Twelve teams competed for a chance at buckles and prize money in branding, doctoring, sorting, a relay race and trailer loading. Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch of Waubay finished first in three... Read more
Milbank School District Open Houses Set For Thursday
Local News August 16, 2016 0
Milbank School District administrators, teachers and staff are preparing for the first day of classes Wednesday, August 24. Students and families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet their teachers and get familiar with each school building during several open house events scheduled for Thursday, August 18. Koch School is conducting an... Read more
Korbin Leddy Shares the Harvest and a Challenge
Local News August 15, 2016 0
It’s harvest time across South Dakota. Fields and backyard gardens are loaded with fresh produce. Korbin Leddy, 12, and his family are avid gardeners and often have more produce than they can eat. The Leddy’s can some for the winter and also donate tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans to... Read more
Junior Busy Bees Provide 4-H Tour For OST Students
Local News August 15, 2016 0
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club hosted their annual tour of the Grant County 4-H grounds to 44 of the summer OST students on August 2, during Achievement Days. First, second and third grade students received tours of the animal barn and the static building. The fourth to sixth grade guests completed a... Read more
Tommy’s Popcorn Stand is hopping and popping. It’s moved again to the Jack and Jill Park one block south of Highway 12 on Second Street. Inside, you will find the Milbank Kiwanis Club selling popcorn and treats. But hurry, the stand will close at the end of August. During... Read more
