Valentine’s Day Royalty Crowned
St. William’s Care Center crowned its Valentines Day king and queen on Friday, February 12. Delmer Cardwell was chosen as king and Marjorie Parker was adorned with the queen’s crown. Entertainment throughout the day was provided by Jim Christenson and Leon Eisenschenk. Golden Living Center held its party on... Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R- S.D.) today announced his Community Conversations program in which he will travel the state visiting with various communities. Community Conversations will allow Rounds to hear firsthand from local leaders, constituents and business owners to better understand their local interests and concerns. “Strong,... Read more
Bands Announced For Lake Farley Summer Concerts
Country singer and songwriter Craig Morgan headlines the country concert Friday, July 15, for Lake Farley Summer Event Series 2016. Morgan’s hit Almost Home put him on the map in 2002. His additional hits include: Redneck Yacht Club, International Harvester, More Trucks Than Cars, Tough, This Ole Boy, and Little... Read more
Members of the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association will meet on Thursday, February 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the meeting room of the Pizza Ranch. Mundwilder Funeral Home will be giving an informative presentation at the meeting this month. A short business meeting will be held after the presentation and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short In Battle Of The Bulldogs
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs worked hard but came up on the short end of the stick in a high school girls basketball matchup between two Bulldog teams. The locals suffered a 50-41 loss to Madison Monday, February 15, and drop to 5-13 on the season. Milbank Area got... Read more
The Grant County Library Has A New Look
Changes have been made at the Grant County Library and the staff will host an open house Thursday, February 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. “Change is inevitable and many exciting changes have taken place here this past year,” stated library director Jody Carlson. “Please stop in and help... Read more
Students to Explore Local Career Choices
Milbank and Grant-Deuel High School juniors and seniors will explore a variety of career options available in the Milbank community at the upcoming Career Day. The annual event will take place Thursday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Milbank Armory. Speakers will showcase career choices... Read more
Milbank Grapplers Complete Regular Season At Huron Invitational
Five Milbank Area grapplers secured a top six finish at their final wrestling invitational meet of the regular season Saturday, February 13, in Huron. Jake Anderson, Alec Bien, Tanner Kettwig, Jordan Pollock and Brodie Holtquist earned their way to the awards stand at the conclusion of the individual tournament.... Read more
Three Milbank Area Gymnasts Earn Medals At State Gymnastics Meet
Three Milbank High School gymnasts earned their way to the awards stand during the second day of the State Class A gymnastics meet in Brookings Saturday, February 13. Senior Natalie Stohr led the way for the Lady Bulldogs with three individual medals. She earned 12th place in the all-around... Read more
Milbank School Board Seeks LED Lighting Replacements
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, February 8. The board gave approval to let bids for a $300,000 to $400,000 LED lighting retrofit project for the middle school and high school buildings. The bids will call for replacing existing lights with LED lights.... Read more