PIERRE, S.D. – Former state legislator Mary McClure Bibby of Brookings passed away on July 2, 2016. McClure, 77, was a native of Milbank and an alumna of the University of South Dakota, where she received the Fulbright Scholarship. She became a teacher and settled in Redfield. McClure served... Read more
Grant County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED Joel Foster announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees began on June 15, 2016. “County committees are unique to FSA and allow producers to have a voice on federal farm program implementation at the local... Read more
Seven youth from Grant County and the surrounding areas attended the annual Leddy Livestock Judging School Tuesday, June 28, at the Leddy Herefords farm of Wade and Lori Leddy of Twin Brooks. Youth, ranging in age from 8 to 18, judged four classes of beef, swine, sheep and meat... Read more
The Milbank Area Ag Committee, part of the local Chamber of Commerce, will host a Farmers Appreciation Event Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. A free supper will be served in appreciation of area farmers, retired farmers and their immediate families. A guest speaker... Read more
Firechiefs Continue To Win
Milbank Area Baseball July 6, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs continue to rack up W’s. They cruised to a 6-2 victory over Sisseton Friday, July 1. The Chiefs’ record improved to 12-4 with the win. Milbank trailed 2-1 after one inning of play, but came back with two runs in the fifth to go ahead 3-2.... Read more
The MALST Lap-a-Thon sported 46 swimmers June 30. Nineteen swimmers made the top goal of 220 laps and 22 swimmers swam 110 lengths or more. Five participated with personal goals. Head coach Jodi Street said, “220 laps is just over 3 miles, so this isn’t an easy goal to... Read more
Milbank American Legion Post 9 went 3-3 in recent baseball action last week. The locals split contests with Groton Tuesday, June 28, and went 2-2 in the Milt Simmons tournament in Sioux Falls Friday through Sunday, July 1-3. Post 9 took on Groton June 28 and suffered an 8-3... Read more
The Milbank VFW Junior Teeners baseball team suffered two losses to Sisseton Thursday, June 30, in double header action on the road. Milbank fell 21-17 in the opening game and 13-5 in the nightcap. The two teams battled it out to the finish in game one. Milbank led 2-1... Read more
Area Youth Cook Up Purple Ribbons
Local News July 6, 2016 0
It was just like a show on Food Network. Four contestants had 90 minutes and a 48-inch work space to create a dish while the judges watched. Contestants were also required to prepare a table setting. They were then judged on nutritional knowledge, food quality, technique, aesthetics and hospitality.... Read more
Youth Excel At Grant County 4-H Horse Show
Local News July 6, 2016 0
Fourteen 4-H members participated in the Grant County 4-H Horse Show, Wednesday, June 29, at the Grant County 4-H grounds in Milbank. Earning top showmanship honors at the Grant County 4-H Horse Show were: Bailey Storm, senior division; Cassidy Schwagel and Marion Mischel, junior division; and Brooke Schwagel, beginner... Read more
