If Taylor Thue seems to be a natural born runner, she probably is. Running- well, it runs in her family. Taylor broke a school record this year in the 300-meter hurdles, so soon her name will be added to the record board in the MHS Armory. The same board... Read more
Lake Farley Summer Event Series Kicks Off Saturday
Local News June 23, 2016 0
The Lake Farley Summer Events Series has been redesigned for 2016. It takes off this Saturday when Q-Fest and the Ski Show hit the park in Milbank. “We are excited to get rolling,” said Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Laura Kelly. “It will be fun a day.” Q-Fest... Read more
The Milbank American Legion Post #9 baseball team battled tough competition and suffered three losses during the Aberdeen Smitty’s Vern Jark Wood Bat Tournament June 17-19. In the opening game, Milbank secured a 12-0 victory over Mobridge. Tristan Hall led Post #9’s offense with four runs and two hits.... Read more
Fourth Street Road Construction Project Moves Along
Local News June 23, 2016 0
Progress has been made on the road construction project along Fourth Street from Highway 12 to Park Drive. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the underground work is completed with all pipes installed. “We are waiting for the bacteria water test results to come back,” he explained. “Once that... Read more
Firechiefs Remain Hot With Three Victories
Milbank Area Baseball June 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team is firing on all cylinders. They added three more wins to their record this week. The Chiefs have compiled a 10-2 record with wins over Aurora, Castlewood, and Clear Lake. Milbank hosted Aurora Wednesday, June 15, and battled to an 11-7 win. Aurora... Read more
Investigation of Grant County Murder Continues
Local News June 22, 2016 0
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley tells The Valley Express that progress has been made in the investigation of the murder of Tess Morgan Monae White. A landowner found the body of the 25-year-old in a farm field in western Grant County on May 17th. White was from West Allis,... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Milbank Debaters Compete at National Tournament
Local News June 22, 2016 0
Four Milbank High School debaters competed in the National Speech and Debate tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rebekah Tuchscherer, who qualified at the district tournament in February, competed in Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate with over 250 opponents and just four from South Dakota. “Competitors needed to win eight of... Read more
Milbank Junior Teeners Roll To Double Header Wins Over Webster
Milbank Area Baseball June 22, 2016 0
The Milbank junior teener baseball team captured two wins over Webster Tuesday, June 21, on the road. Milbank secured an 8-3 win in the first game and a 15-10 victory in the second. In the opening game of the day, the locals used a big fifth inning to close... Read more
Fire Destroys Homes At Shady Beach
Local News June 21, 2016 0
At approximately 11 p.m Sunday, June 19, the Milbank and Corona Fire Departments were dispatched to a 911 call of a trailer house fire at 47778 Palisades Ave, east of Shady Beach on Big Stone Lake. Five trailer homes were damaged or destroyed along with several small sheds. Upon... Read more
