Jackson Schwandt of Milbank was sworn in as an attorney by Judge Vincent Foley on Friday, May 6, in the courtroom of the Grant County Courthouse. He has been interning with Attorney William Coester of Milbank since November and upon processing of the paperwork by the Supreme Court, will begin his... Read more
Six athletes from Milbank High School participated in the Northeast Area Special Olympics Spring Games in Watertown Friday, April 29. Winning first place in the individual 100 meter dash were Tyler Johnson, Mariah Pillatzki, Jacob O’Donnell and Briar Zuraff. Second place in the event went to Makenzie Wittrock, and... Read more
Taco John’s of Milbank awarded college scholarships to three Milbank High School seniors. Tera Hanson, Dalton Fox, and Miranda Madsen each received a $500 scholarship for higher education next fall. Hanson will attend the University of South Dakota (USD) in Vermillion and Fox will attend Dakota State University (DSU)... Read more
Governor Daugaard Honors Rebekah Tuchscherer
Local News May 9, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior Rebekah Tuchscherer was one of South Dakota’s Class of 2016 scholars honored for academic achievement by Governor Dennis Daugaard. The ceremony took place April 25, during the 26th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre. Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota invited more... Read more
The Grant County Library will feature two events in the month of May. A make-and-take coloring project for children and their mothers, grandmothers or significant females in their lives is available now through May 14. “This will give an opportunity for moms to color with their children in honor... Read more
Students from Milbank Middle School made 11 tie blankets which were donated to St. William’s Care Center in Milbank recently. The middle school student council group led the project by purchasing the material needed. The various homeroom classes in grades six through eight cut and tied the blankets to... Read more
The Milbank High School girls golf and boys tennis events scheduled for today, Monday, May 9, have both been postponed because of the rain. The girls golf meet in Groton has been postponed. Teams are attempting to reschedule the tournament but a date has not been determined. The boys... Read more
Tony Rudebusch
Obituaries May 8, 2016 0
Tony Rudebusch, age 43 of Corona died May 7, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Mundwiler Funeral Home, Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and a private family burial will be held at a... Read more
A mother-daughter bond is special. Done well, it flourishes throughout a lifetime. Susan (Nef) Leddy and her youngest daughter, Kate, are extending that bond into their professional lives. Susan is a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) for Avera Medical Group Milbank at the Wilmot Clinic. Kate is a student at... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their final concert of the school year Monday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. Susan Karels directs the middle school bands. Miriam Schwenn is the director of the middle school choirs. The choral portion of the... Read more
