Students at Koch Elementary School in Milbank enjoyed activities and dress up days in celebration of Read Across America from February 29 through March 4. “The staff and administration focused on educating students about screen time. We encouraged each student to give up screen time and spend that time relaxing... Read more

The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, March 3, in the State Auto cafeteria with Chelsy Baugh serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “Feckless” meaning worthless and irresponsible. The first speaker of the day was Annavel Quintana. She presented Project 2 out of the Competent Communication manual... Read more

Last week was one for the books. Education Funding In a historic vote that will affect generations, the legislature passed the ½ cent sales tax increase for teacher pay. First the House passed the measure by a single vote, and then last week the Senate passed it by two votes.... Read more

The Milbank High School student council presented a $250 check to Jim Gesswein, chairman of Avera Milbank Area Hospital board. The council raised money throughout the year during different fundraisers in an effort to give back to the community. Along with donating to the hospital building fund, the council donated... Read more

The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee recently donated $2,500 to the Milbank Avera Cancer Support Group.The donation will help to continue their efforts in educating and supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. “The cancer support group is a great way for people to help each... Read more

The Grant-Deuel School District is holding a series of meetings to gain public input and suggestions in its process of forming its dissolution plan. The first meeting took place Monday, February 29, at the commons area of the school. The district voted at its February school board meeting to begin... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs will face the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers in the first game of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament Monday, February 29, in Groton. The two teams will begin their quest with a 4:30 p.m. tipoff. Milbank Area will take a 5-15 regular season record into the... Read more

Milbank Junior Jake Anderson ended his junior wrestling season on a high note. He captured seventh place at the 152 pound weight class with a 7-1 victory over Stoltenburg of Pierre. Anderson had already beaten Stoltenburg during the region tournament. “Jake had a solid state tournament,” stated Bulldog head coach Jeremy... Read more

On Friday, February 19, we learned Moody’s has upgraded South Dakota’s lease-revenue bond rating to Aa1. This is great news for South Dakota. Aa1 is the highest rating South Dakota can receive from Moody’s. It is equivalent to the AAA rating we received from Standard & Poor’s last spring. It took... Read more