Milbank Student Council Members Earn State Awards
Local News April 11, 2016 0
Two Milbank High School Student Council members were honored during the 29th Annual State Convention of the South Dakota Student Council Association (SDSCA) April 3-5 in Sioux Falls. Senior Hannah Rick was awarded an All-State plaque and senior Brianna Schreurs received the Dale D. Hawley Leadership Award. During the... Read more
The VFW Auxiliary Post 3486 of Milbank held an election of officers for the 2016-2017 year during its regular meeting Tuesday, April 5. Myrna Bell will remain in her role as President of the organization. Rhonda Preller was elected Senior Vice President and Mary DeVaal was named Junior Vice... Read more
Kim Martin
Obituaries April 11, 2016 0
Kim Martin, age 61 of Milbank died April 10, 1016, at the Milbank Area Hopsital – Avera Health. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April14, 2016, at 2 pm at the Milbank City Cemetery. A complete obituary will be added. Read more
Ruthe Arten
Obituaries April 9, 2016 0
Ruthe Arten, age 94, of Watertown, SD, and formerly of Summit, SD, died on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare in Watertown. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit with Rev. Justin Neugebauer officiating. Burial... Read more
BREAKING: BIGGEST METH BUST IN GRANT COUNTY HISTORY
Local News April 8, 2016 0
On Thursday, April 7, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Milbank Police Department and the South Dakota Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant at 1716 Brittany Street in Riggins Trailer Park, just outside of the Milbank city limits. The search warrant stemmed from a lengthy... Read more
Kristy Liebe has been selected as the Pastoral Care Pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, filling the void Pastor DeVern Schwenn left when he retired in February. Kristy’s full title is Pastoral Care Pastor and Children’s Ministry Pastor. She will also continue as the Kids Hope director,... Read more
Over 90 princesses along with their dads, uncles, grandpas or other male figure in their lives were treated to a night of magic at the third annual Knight for a Princess Saturday, April 2, at Speedway in Milbank. The event was hosted by the Parenting Exceptional Children group of... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, April 7, in the State Auto cafeteria with Kim Veen serving as Toastmaster. The word of the day was “pronk”, which refers to a weak or foolish individual. Natalie Remund was the speaker of the day. She is a four-year member of Toastmasters... Read more
The Milbank School District staff completed its third annual 12-week “Walk Around The World” walking challenge. “The employees worked with Sanford Health to encourage all staff to live a healthier life,” stated Kathy Sussex, committee member. “Last year the district adopted the vision statement, Bulldogs for Better Living. The... Read more
Bulldog Netters Serve Up Season Victory
Milbank Area Tennis April 7, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs boys tennis team started its 2016 season with a 6-3 victory over Pipestone, MN, Tuesday, April 5. Beautiful spring weather made for favorable conditions for both teams and fans. “I’m very pleased to open our season with a ‘W’,” stated Bulldog head tennis coach Jim Dahl.... Read more
