Dustin Johnson Elected to FSA Committee
Dustin Johnson was elected to represent the Local Administrative Area 3 (LAA 3) at the Grant County FSA Committee election conducted by the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA). Local Administrative Area 3 (LAA 3) includes Adams, Georgia, Madison, Stockholm, Troy, and Vernon townships. Farmers who serve on the... Read more
Paul and Dawn Vander Wal Plant Deep Roots in Milbank
At Dakota Country Ag Services, the coffee is always on and there’s cold pop in the fridge. But this Friday and Saturday, if you want to talk shop, you’ll have to head to the Grant County Farm and Home Show. Paul and Dawn Vander Wal, owners of Dakota Country... Read more
Deutsch to Seek Another Term in SD State House
State Representative Fred Deutsch (R-Florence) today announced he is seeking another term in the South Dakota State House representing District 4, which is composed of Grant, Deuel, rural Codington and rural Brookings Counties. “Serving South Dakotans in District 4 at the Statehouse has been the honor of a lifetime,... Read more
72nd Annual Farm and Home Show to be Held Friday and Saturday
The 2020 Grant County Farm and Home Show opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 10 and continues until 7 p.m. On Saturday, the show reopens at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. Both days feature exhibits of home arts, crafts, crops, and over 70 vendor booths. Vendors... Read more
Lane Lindquist Honored by South Dakota Coaches Association
Lane Lindquist, former MHS teacher and coach, received the Friend of Football award from the South Dakota Coaches Association. MHS Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson presented the award on behalf of the association and MHS at the basketball game in the Milbank Armory on December 19. “Lane has played a... Read more
Bryan Lambrechts Retires After Serving Milbank for 39 Years
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem declared December 27, 2019 as Bryan Lambrechts Day in South Dakota. Lambrechts retired that day from his duties at the City of Milbank after 39 years of service. Governor Noem commended him on his dedication, honesty, and work ethic. She also recognized his contribution... Read more
I-29 Closed Watertown to North Dakota Border-
The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are advising motorists that Interstate 29 will be closing from Watertown to the North Dakota border, both north and southbound, effective immediately. I-90 remains closed between Exit 67 east of Rapid City to Mitchell for eastbound traffic and from Mitchell... Read more
Eli Fischer Takes Third at Madison Wrestling Invitational
Milbank High School senior Eli Fischer captured third place at the Madison Invitational wrestling meet on December 21. Fischer took the victory in the 126-pound weight class. Milbank finished 15th in the team standings with 41 points. Rapid City Stevens won the event with 201.5 points and ahead of... Read more
Eighth Graders Entertain St. Williams Home Residents
Eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School presented a Christmas show for the residents of St. Williams Home on December 18. The students recited poetry, sang, and played the piano, tuba, bells, violin, and flute. Student performers included: Kynlee Speidel, Rachel Schulte, Jana Carrino, Cassidy Schell, Isabella Vogel, Hope... Read more
Dawgs Cut It Close in First Hoops Victory
The Milbank Bulldogs and the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers took it down to the wire, but the Bulldogs claimed the win at 52-50 on December 19 at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs’ season record now sits at 1-2. “I couldn’t be more proud of our young men for fighting, keeping... Read more