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 investigation... 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, a... 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 goal... Read more

The Grant County Public Library will celebrate National Library Week April 10-16, with the theme Libraries Transform. “We encourage community members to check out our local library during this special week,” said library director Jody Carlson. “Stop in and see how the library can transform your life.” The library will... Read more

Milbank High School students took part in three events in preparation for the District Student Congress tournament scheduled for Friday, April 8, in Pierre. Students who attend the District Student Congress tournament will have the opportunity to qualify for the national tournament. Four students earned awards at the Brookings Student... Read more

Ordinance 2016-1, which establishes zoning regulations in Grant County and addresses concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), will be added to the ballot for the June primary election. The Grant County Commissioners voted to accept several referral petitions and let the public decide whether or not to uphold the adoption of... Read more

The Milbank High School track and field team started its season with a bang during the Whetstone Valley Invitational April 5, in Milbank. Freshman Taylor Thue and junior Tanner Gauer both secured a spot in the State Class A meet later this season with qualifying marks during the invitational. Thue... Read more

The Milbank High School senior band and choir students attended the performance of the Beauty and the Beast at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Chanhassen, MN, Sunday, April 3. In its 14th year of accompanying the senior music students on this trip, band director Susan Karels and music director Miriam Schwenn lead... Read more

Four youth from the Milbank Wrestling Booster Club were crowned State AAU Wrestling Champions during the state tournament April 2-3 in Aberdeen. Lawson Novy captured a state title in the tots division while Andrew Folk topped the field in his weight class in the bantam division. Eli Fischer and Toby... Read more

Gordon Bracht, age 90, of Twin Brooks, SD died Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Carl Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the... Read more