Gretchen Koopmans Hired as MHS Language Arts Teacher
Local News June 16, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Gretchen Koopmans as the high school language arts teacher during its regular meeting Monday, June 12. “We are excited to bring Gretchen to the Milbank School District,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. Koopmans was an English teacher and debate... Read more
John Mills to Run for District 4 House
Local News June 14, 2016 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Republican Party announced that John Mills of rural Volga has been chosen by the District 4 Republicans to be on the ballot for State House this November. Mills joins Milbank resident Jason Kettwig as the second of two GOP candidates running for District... 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
MHS graduate Brian Pauli held his first camps as the head girls basketball coach for Milbank High School. Two camps were held this past week – one for incoming seventh through ninth graders and one for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Bringing a fresh approach, Pauli introduced the players to... Read more
Boys Scouts Head to Summer Camp
Local News June 14, 2016 0
The Milbank Boys Scout Troop 45 left Sunday, June 12, for their annual summer camp. This year, the troop is traveling to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp in Tabor, near Yankton. Activities during the week-long camp will include: sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rifle shooting, black powder shooting, shotgun, archery, leather... Read more
In it’s first season, the Milbank Clay Target team edged out Brookings by two clays to win the conference championship title. “The conference award was based on the complete season,” explained coach Paul Sayler. “ Tanner Bock also earned a third place finish in the conference. On June 11,... Read more
Firechiefs Axe Webster
Milbank Area Baseball June 14, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team improved its record to 7-2 with a 8-4 victory over Webster June 8, on the road. Reil earned the win on the mound for Milbank. He struck out one batter and allowed six hits, four runs, and three walks. Lance Frogner came in... Read more
Children and families are increasing attendance at Picnic In The Park, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. “The first week we had 15 children and their parents,” noted Heather Rise, Interlakes Community Action worker in Grant County. “This week the numbers grew, and we served 38 people.... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association kicked off its first team penning event of the season on Saturday, June 4. Of the thirty teams participating, only five penned all three of their cattle. Steven, Joanie, and Dustin Hill from Ortonville, MN, took home first place with a time of 43 seconds.... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 16th in the meeting room of Pizza Ranch at 11:00 a.m. Scheduled speakers are from the Milbank Arts Council. Business meetings are not held during the summer months, so a meal will follow the speaker.... Read more
