Firechiefs Heat Up In Opener
Milbank Area BaseballSports May 18, 2016 0
The Castlewood Monarchs were no match for the Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team Sunday, May 15. The Firechiefs scorched the Monarchs 10-1 for a victory in their opening game at Legion Field in Milbank. The Chiefs started the game with one run in the first inning. Castlewood came back... Read more
This Weekend Enjoy Free Fishing and Park Entrance
Local News May 18, 2016 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department will start the summer with its annual open house and free fishing weekend May 20-22. “The statewide event waives entrance fees and allows free fishing for residents and non-residents,” stated local GFP Conservation Officer, Jamie Pekelder. “All state park and recreation... Read more
Death in Grant County Under Investigation
Local News May 18, 2016 1
The Grant County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call in rural Grant County during the afternoon of May 17. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a deceased individual. The Grant County Sheriff’s office and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation continue to look into the cause of... Read more
Lawrence W. Drewelow
Obituaries May 17, 2016 0
Lawrence W. Drewelow, age 91, of Graceville, MN, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services for Lawrence W. Drewelow will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Burial will follow in the Big Grove... Read more
Connie Larson announced today she resigned her position as the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director effective June 3. “I want to thank the chamber board for allowing me to serve our wonderful community,” stated Larson. Larson has been the chamber director since December of 2014. She has no... Read more
70 MHS Students To Graduate Sunday
Local News May 17, 2016 0
Milbank High School Commencement will take place Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Seniors Heidi Bergquist and Chris Loutsch have been selected as class speakers. The Class of 2016 has chosen a Sunflower as its class flower. The motto for the class is... Read more
Milbank High School awards day was staged Wednesday, May 11, in the high school theatre where $855,449 in scholarships were awarded to numerous seniors to help further their education. “Awarding this amount of money is not typical for a school our size,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
The Milbank FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet Thursday, May 12, where the 2016-2017 officers were elected. Trevor Schmidt was selected as president for the 2016-2017 school year. Other officers selected were Kimberlly Aburto, vice president; Claire Mischel, secretary; Chase Pinkert, treasurer; Sarah Jarman, reporter; Nathan Loutsch,... Read more
Milbank High School students enrolled in zoology this semester attended a class field trip to Big Stone Lake. Directors of the trip were Dennis Skadsen and Cory Zirbel of the Northeast Glacial Lakes Watershed Project and MHS instructor Jim Dahl. “This field trip was a win-win experience as the... Read more
Volleyball Camps Scheduled For June
High School Sports May 17, 2016 0
The 19th Annual Milbank Bulldog Volleyball Camp dates have been set and registrations are due. The summer camps will be under the direction of Nancy Hoeke. The varsity/junior varsity camp for athletes in grades 10-12 will be June 13-14 at the Milbank Armory. The camp will run 8:30 a.m.... Read more
