The Milbank School District Board of Education reviewed the results from this year’s Smarter Balance Assessment. The district’s test scores were similar to last year’s, but scores in comparison to state averages decreased. “Overall we are pleased with the scores,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. “We are optimistic that our student’s... Read more

Grant County 4-H members formed an aquatic robotics team and designed and built an ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Members are: Benett Street, Marion Mischel, Noah Steinlicht, Dylan Bohn, Logan Meyer, William Karels, and Isaac Sousa. They are guided by 4-H Extension Educator Sara Koepke. The group is the first 4-H... Read more

The organizers of the Big Stone Walleye Classic (BSWC) made two donations to charities from the proceeds of this year’s fishing tournament. A $250 donation was given to the 2016 Camp Daniel and another $250 donation was made to Together 2016. A group from Calvary Church in Milbank will attend... Read more

The status of the general fund and a preliminary review of the budget for the 2016-2017 school year were discussed at the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, June 13. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the district is poised to reduce the mill levy... Read more

The Grant County 4-H Malt Wagon served over 3,500 malts during the three-day event June 6-8. The event raised over $4,000 for the Grant County 4-H and Shooting Sports programs. New activities implemented for youth include aquatic robotics, Lego storytelling, and a year-round sewing club. The event is run by... Read more

Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby, age 75 of Wilmot died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one hour... Read more

The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association kicked off its first team penning event of the season on Saturday, June 4. Of the thirty teams participating, only five penned all three of their cattle. Steven, Joanie, and Dustin Hill from Ortonville, MN, took home first place with a time of 43 seconds. Second... Read more

The Milbank Community Transit will soon be driving a new van. The purchase is being made possible by a $25,000 collaborative donation from Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, East River Electric Power Cooperative, CoBank, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The new van will replace the 2002 van that has racked up... Read more

Harvey Wellnitz, age 91, of Revillo, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo with Rev. Nathan Neugebauer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery... Read more

The Grant County Development Corporation is hosting its second annual Survivor Milbank Thursday, June 16. “The intent is to bring together the young interns and employees new to the area for a fun, informational, get-to-know-us event,” explained GCDC executive director Bobbie Bohlen. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at... Read more