Ninety-eight two-man teams fished the 36th Annual Big Stone Walleye Classic (BSWC) on Big Stone Lake. Temperatures hovered near 100 degrees, but 245 fish were landed; they weighed in at 561.45 pounds. First place winners were the team of Tyler Fredrichsen and Kole Mastel. They took home $4,000 with... Read more
Dr. Travis Bjordahl began his dental career June 13, at Bierschbach Dental in Milbank. “I am excited to have Dr. Travis join our team,” said Dr. Mark Bierschbach, owner. “Adding him to the practice gives us the opportunity to treat patients more effectively and efficiently with expanded services possible.... Read more
Twenty-nine teams did their best to pen three cattle of the same number during Saturday’s Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s team penning event. It was a perfect night, but the cattle were on the feisty side. Three teams accomplished the task, while four teams were able to pen one or... Read more
Installation for the 2016 Sculpture Garden in Milbank began Tuesday, June 14, with all nine pieces set in place by Saturday, June 18. “Four artists were on hand to remove the 2015 pieces and help install this year’s pieces,” explained Bobbie Bohlen of the Grant County Development Corporation and... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team is funded in part by the Grant County Combined Appeal. Swimmers displaying the team’s support banner are (back row, left to right): Amaya Street, William Karels, Clare Van Dover, and Makenna Osowski. Middle row: Hope Karels, Emma DeBoer, Grant VanPeursem, Jessica VanPeursem, Savanna... Read more
Milbank’s Smarter Balance Test Scores Revealed
Local News June 21, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education reviewed the results from this year’s Smarter Balance Assessment. The district’s test scores were similar to last year’s, but scores in comparison to state averages decreased. “Overall we are pleased with the scores,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. “We are optimistic that our... Read more
Grant County 4-H members formed an aquatic robotics team and designed and built an ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Members are: Benett Street, Marion Mischel, Noah Steinlicht, Dylan Bohn, Logan Meyer, William Karels, and Isaac Sousa. They are guided by 4-H Extension Educator Sara Koepke. The group is the first... Read more
BSWC Gives Back
Local News June 21, 2016 0
The organizers of the Big Stone Walleye Classic (BSWC) made two donations to charities from the proceeds of this year’s fishing tournament. A $250 donation was given to the 2016 Camp Daniel and another $250 donation was made to Together 2016. A group from Calvary Church in Milbank will... Read more
The Milbank junior teener baseball team captured the championship title in the B division of the Watertown Coca-Cola tournament Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12. Milbank secured the title with a 13-11 victory over Groton in the championship tilt. The locals trailed early at 6-5 after the first two innings.... Read more
The status of the general fund and a preliminary review of the budget for the 2016-2017 school year were discussed at the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, June 13. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the district is poised to reduce the mill... Read more
