Koch Elementary School Principal Amy Brandriet announced the names of 23 students chosen for Presidential Academic Achievement Awards. The awards, part of the President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP), are presented on behalf of the President of the United States and the U. S. Secretary of Education. PEAP was founded... Read more
Milbank Middle School Band Director Susan Karels presented end-of-the-year awards to band members. Musicians of the Month for each grade were also eligible to enter a drawing for a Pizza Hut gift certificate. Musicians of the Month for sixth grade included: Alex DeLaRosa, Ruth Luis Gomez, Ty Kettwig, Sammi... Read more
MHS freshman Bennett Schwenn won the triple jump championship at the 2019 South Dakota State A Track and Field Meet for the preliminary events in Tea on May 24 and the finals in Sioux Falls on May 25. Bennett’s jump of 43′ 8.5″ also broke his own school record. In... Read more
It’s time to blast off into a Universe of Stories during Summer Reading 2019. Take your little astronauts to Mission Control (the Grant County Public Library in Milbank) on Monday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. Jay and Leslie Laughing Matters launch the fun with their show Flights of Fancy.... Read more
Fifteen students from Koch Elementary School received certificates for perfect attendance for the 2018-2019 school year. Submitted Photo- Back row: (l.to r.) Collin Phinney, Lucas Johnson, Alex Baugh, Ethan Owen, Hunter Hawley, Liam Heller, and Thomas Bass. Front row: (l.to r.) Cade Grabow, Emmett VanHoorn, Kinley VanHoorn, Brander Hicks,... Read more
The Grant County FSA reminds eligible farmers the deadline to request Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) is May 31, 2019. MALs, which provide interim financing on production, aid cash flow while removing the need to sell commodities immediately following harvest when market prices are typically low. The final date to... Read more
This summer marks the 24th year the Fraasch family has volunteered at Farley Fest. Doug and LaVonne started the tradition which now spans three generations. Doug says, “I signed up back in 1996 because I had served as Chamber of Commerce president for both the Ortonville and Milbank chambers,... Read more
Seven sixth grade students from St. Lawrence School completed graduation ceremonies Friday, May 24, and prepare for next year at Milbank Middle School. Sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, presented the graduating class of 2019. Class members were Veronica Fonder, Rylen Frerichs, Katie Kruger, Bryan Meyer, Josh Pederson, Luke... Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem released a statement on Tuesday, May 22 highlighting her request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. Her request is for FEMA assistance to... Read more
Fire and Rescue Announces Raffle Winners
Local News May 22, 2019 0
Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke announced the winners of Milbank Fire and Rescue’s annual raffle. Christopher Giesen won $300; Rusty Madsen, $250; Mary Brus, $200; Twin Valley Tire, $150; and Sydney Johnson, $100. Fire extinguishers were awarded to Daryl Wieting, Shirley Conraads, Noel White, Orville Hillbrands, and Stanley Street. In... Read more
