Four Grant County 4-H youth members will host a Bike Rodeo/Safety Day Thursday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Grant County 4-H Grounds. Registration will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Chairman William Karels, along with committee members Benett Street, Tatum Berry, and Hailey Hupke,... Read more
Thirty youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 22-24 at the Expo building in Fort Pierre, SD. Over 1,500 youth across South Dakota posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot. Seven ranges were used in the Expo building and four... Read more
Joice Erdman
Obituaries May 1, 2016 0
Mundwiler & Larosn Funeral Home announces the death of Joice M. Erdman, age 85, resident of Clinton, MN died at the Ortonville Hospital on May 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending with the Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home. Read more
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
