MALST Awards Banquet Wraps Up Season
Milbank Area Swimming August 20, 2018 0
The Milbank Area SeaLions Swim Team officially wrapped up their season on Sunday, August 19, with their season-end awards banquet. The Team Choice Award went to Will Karels. This is the only award that is voted on by the MALST swimmers and not the coaches. The Big Brother/Big Sister... Read more
Kathy Tyler Announces Candidacy for District 4 House
Local News August 20, 2018 0
Kathy Tyler of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for District 4 House of Representatives (Grant, Deuel, and parts of Brookings and Codington counties). Tyler has resided in Grant County for 45 years and is a former legislator, teacher, small business owner, and school board member. She... Read more
They’re set and getting ready to claim the court! The Milbank High School Girls’ Volleyball team is deep into their summer practice and finding their groove. Seven seniors return to the team. Coach Nancy Hoeke says, “We have five players with quite a bit of varsity experience, so that’s... Read more
The community will join together Tuesday evening, August 21, to pray for the schools, staff, and youth. The prayer gathering is poised to usher in the new year on the eve of the first day of school. The group will meet in the MHS parking lot at 7 p.m.... Read more
The 13th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble is set for Monday, August 20. Tee-off is 12:30 p.m. at Pine Hllls Golf Course. The 18 hole four-person scramble is limited to the first 72 golfers. (One team member must be a member of the Milbank Area Chamber... Read more
Korbin Leddy was selected as a Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Regional Honoree by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. The honor comes with a $1,000 grant. Korbin requested his grant be donated to Feeding South Dakota which helps hunger-related programs such as the food giveaway held on August 15,... Read more
Whetstone Valley Youth Football Kicks Off
CommunityMilbank Area Football August 16, 2018 0
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football team kicked off their season with a two-day mini camp. The camp ran Wednesday and Thursday evenings for any player wishing to get a feel for the sport or a start on the season. “The camp is a great way to introduce core fundamentals... Read more
Police Investigate Vandalism at Lake Farley Park
Local News August 16, 2018 0
The City of Milbank is considering adding a surveillance system to Lake Farley Park in response to recent acts of vandalism. The latest incident occurred during the night of August 14. “Senseless vandalism,” stated Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren when asked about the damage to the ladies restroom at... Read more
Over 600 plates were served and 185 smoke detectors and four fire truck rides were given away during National Night Out at the Milbank Fire Hall on August 9. The brats and burgers were grilled by the Milbank Fire and Rescue team. The Fraternal Order of Police and Milbank... Read more
Crazy Days is back in Milbank. All day on Friday, August 17, downtown Milbank shops promise deals that are nuttier than a fruitcake! Participating businesses include: Country Closet Consignment, Guadalupe’s, Hartman’s Family Foods, Lewis Drug, Linda’s Fashion, Milbank Eyecare Center, Jay Elle Salon, Now & Then Boutique, Speedway, The... Read more
