Schwenn and Hartman Rack Up 37 Points to Set Down the Cyclones
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2021 0
The Bulldogs defeated Clark-Willow Lake 54-45 to earn a Northeast Conference victory on January 7 on their home court. The win moved Milbank’s season record to 3-3. “It was not the prettiest of games on the offensive side of the floor,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach, Logan Diede. “We got... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
Local News January 13, 2021 0
Want to turn a five dollar bill into a new car or $20,000 in cash? It will happen to someone during the 2021 Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle returns to St. Lawrence School in Milbank and gives you the opportunity to turn your five dollar bill into a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or choose $20,000... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Change Quarantine Policy
Local News January 12, 2021 1
The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the... Read more
Gail Barlund Retiring from WVEC After 35 Years
Local News January 11, 2021 0
Gail Barlund, office manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative in Milbank, announced she plans to retire this month. Barlund has been employed by WVEC for 35 years. She joined the cooperative in 1985 and has served as office manager for the past 25 years. After over three decades of service... Read more
Jackson Schwandt Succeeds Mark Reedstrom as Grant County State’s Attorney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
Jackson Schwandt has taken over as the new Grant County State’s Attorney. Schwandt, who graduated from MHS in 2006, also graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2015. After law school, Schwandt and his family moved back to Milbank. His wife, Bre, was hired as... Read more
Brayden Christensen and Barrett Schneck Go 4-0 at Home Tourney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted a five-team wrestling dual tournament Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs finished 1-3 and now sit at 6-11 for the season. Milbank fell to Aberdeen Central 47-34 to start the tournament. The Dawgs then dropped 61-15 to Harrisburg before coming back to defeat Sioux... Read more
Brian Sandvig Elected Chair of South Dakota Chamber
Local News January 10, 2021 0
Brian Sandvig, vice president of operations and human resources at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, has been elected to chair the board of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig has been a member since 2015, and he most recently served as the chairman-elect.Sandvig will serve a... Read more
Each year, across our country, January 9 is recognized as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The day was first observed in 2015 to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect others and those who were killed in the... Read more
The Milbank gymnastics team scored 133.00 points to win the Sisseton Invitational on Saturday, January 2. The team score was the second highest in Milbank High School history. “We posted six personal best scores – one on bars, one on beam, and four in all-around,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch.... Read more
Karla DeVaal Sworn In as New Grant County Treasurer
Local News January 6, 2021 0
Karla DeVaal was sworn in, Tuesday, January 5, as the new Grant County Treasurer. She began working in the treasurer’s office on October 1, 2014. DeVaal’s husband, Jim, is a farmer and the couple has four children —Justin and Jamie of Milbank, Jeremy of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jodi... Read more
