Shirley Skoog
Obituaries April 29, 2016 0
Shirley Stewart Skoog, age 85, of Milbank, SD, and formerly of Ortonville, MN, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Dennis... Read more
Sgt. Shawn Hulbert Competes In Best Warrior Competition
Local News April 28, 2016 0
U.W. Army Sgt. Shawn Hulbert, of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank, was one of eight soldiers to compete in the state’s Best Warrior Competition near Fort Meade April 20-22. The top four enlisted soldiers and four non-commissioned officers took part in the event... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) and the Interlakes Community Action Partnership in Milbank are teaming up to form a Mentoring Moms program to assist young, often single, mothers. The program will match consenting young pregnant women and new parents with experienced volunteer mothers who will offer friendship... Read more
Tickets are on sale for the annual Milbank High School athletic banquet set for Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Guest speaker will be Milbank alumnus Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer is entering his third season as an assistant coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterback coach for the... Read more
Milbank Teacher’s Salary Increased For 2016-2017
Local News April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank School District has completed its teacher negotiations for the 2016-2017 school year according to Superintendent Tim Graf and the Board of Education. Governor Daugaard’s teacher pay proposal set a teacher average pay target of $48,500 in the state of South Dakota. “Although the Milbank School District is... Read more
Stamps Just Got Cheaper
Local News April 28, 2016 0
The United States Postal Service has decreased postage rates for first-class and standard mail. A first-class stamp now costs 47 cents, down from 49 cents. The change took place April 10. It was the first decrease in nearly 97 years. There have not been many comments from customers in... Read more
Thue Earns Top Hurdler Award
Milbank Area Track and Field April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys and girls track teams battled tough weather conditions and tough competition during the Groton Kiwanis Relays track and field meet Tuesday, April 26. Freshman Taylor Thue took home the Rob Luecke Top Hurdler award. Thue led the girls team with two first place finishes in... Read more
Middle School Track Cancelled Today
Milbank Area Track and Field April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Middle School track and field meet scheduled in Groton today has been cancelled due to wet conditions. The event will not be rescheduled Read more
Kinley VanHout
Obituaries April 28, 2016 0
Kinley Shree VanHout, infant daughter of Kevin and Kristie (Folk) VanHout, was born and died on April 28, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Kinley is survived by her parents, Kevin James and Kristie (Folk) VanHout of Milbank, SD; brothers, Brock Thyne and Kobe VanHout; grandparents:... Read more
Hope Karels, fourth grade student at Koch Elementary School, is leading a sports equipment fund drive as part of her Bulldog Nation community service project. “Please donate any items you are not using in your closets and garages,” stated Hope. All collected items will be donated to the Community... Read more
