Milbank Kindergarten Screening Set for January 24
Local News January 14, 2020 0
The Milbank School District will conduct Kindergarten Screening and Registration on Friday, January 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. Kindergarten screening is for any child who is five years old before September 1, 2020. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate. Children will undergo... Read more
Kristi Lingert and Nancy Paulson to Retire from MHS
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Kristi Lingert and Nancy Paulson, two long time instructors at MHS, submitted letters of resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at their regular meeting on Monday, January 13. Both resignations become effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Lingert has been teaching biology... Read more
First Baby of 2020 in Milbank Born to Alex and Daria Liebe
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Olivia Annalise Liebe is MIlbank’s first little lady of 2020. Olivia was born Friday, January 10 at 5:18 p.m. at Milbank Area Hospital Avera to Alex and Daria Liebe. She weighed in at six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. “We both easily agreed Olivia would... Read more
Schulte Twins Named Top Violinists in the State
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Violinists Joseph and Rachel Schulte and Nicholas and Veronica Fonder were selected by audition for the Fourth Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra. Joseph received the highest score of any violinist in the state and will be the concertmaster of the orchestra. Rachel received the second highest score... Read more
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team earned a 54-24 Northeast Conference victory in their match against the Sisseton Redmen on January 7 at Koch School. The dual win was the second for the Dawgs this season. “The young guys stepped up, seized the opportunity, and wrestled well,” stated Bulldog head... Read more
Dustin Johnson Elected to FSA Committee
Local News January 13, 2020 0
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
Local News January 10, 2020 0
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
Local News January 10, 2020 0
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
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
Local News December 30, 2019 0
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
