Milbank Fire Department Gets New Pumper Truck
Local News October 10, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department recently took delivery of a new fire engine pumper truck. The vehicle arrived just in time to celebrate national Fire Prevention Week – October 8 through October 14. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the department replaced their main first-out-of-the-hall pumper truck. The... Read more
Christian Service Council to Host Food Giveaway on October 18
Local News October 10, 2017 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council partners with Feeding South Dakota for another free food giveaway on Wednesday, October 18. The event runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out) at the Exhibit Building at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. “This food giveaway is for... Read more
Imagine cooking 1000 meals a day. Not sure you could? Sound overwhelming? Not for the Milbank School District cooks – they do it every school day. Food Service Director Deb Underwood has been employed by the district for 26 years and has been in charge of producing school lunches... Read more
Scott Flockhart of Brink Constructors is sponsoring free CPR training in Milbank. Brink is teaming up with the Milbank Chamber to offer classes to everyone, not just Chamber members. “With this two-hour class you receive heartsaver CPR and AED association through the American Heart Association,” stated Flockhart. “And best... Read more
Whetstone Home Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Local News October 7, 2017 0
Whetstone Home Center in Milbank, formerly known as Milbank Lumber, hosted their Grand Opening October 5-7. Mike and Amy Lock and Jeff and Stephanie Jurgens own the business located at 513 West 4th Avenue. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, October 6. Knife sharpening,... Read more
Banded Birds Released for Contest
Local News October 7, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Grant County Pheasants Forever are joining together for their second annual banded bird contest. The group released an undisclosed number of banded pheasants into public walk-in hunting areas on Friday, October 6. The birds herald the youth pheasant hunting season, which gets... Read more
LIVE: Milbank Football vs. Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Football October 6, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Dell Rapids Quarriers. Check out our live updates and photos from the game below! Tweets by MilbankVESports Read more
Lynelle Dwyer has been named the Services Manager at the new Fairway View Town Center in Ortonville. She is responsible for running the General Store, Donnie’s Diner, and on-site catering. Dwyer says, “I have many ideas for the initial start-up and a vision for the future of our Town... Read more
Girls Tennis Team Heads to State Tourney
Milbank Area Tennis October 4, 2017 0
The MHS girls tennis season culminates at the 2017 StateTennis Tournament. The tournament takes place Thursday, October 5, through Saturday, October 7, in Sioux Falls. Senior Jodi DeVaal has a 3-14 record and plays at the No. 1 singles position. She teams up with freshman Halli Essington at No.... Read more
Day 2 Wraps Up State Golf Tournament
Milbank Area Golf October 3, 2017 0
Milbank golfers, Conner VanVooren and Adam Thomas, completed the 2017 State Class A High School Boys Golf Tournament with solid scores today, Tuesday, October 3. VanVooren tied for 28th place with his two-day score of 179. He shot an 88 (42-46) the first day and a 91 today (43-48).... Read more
