Bulldog Golfers Take Third at Conference Meet
Milbank Area Golf August 28, 2017 0
The MHS boys golf team took third place at the Northeast Conference golf tournament in Redfield on August 24. The Dawgs wrapped up the event with a team score of 370. “The boys are improving each week,” stated Head Coach Mark Keeton. “We had four individuals place in the... Read more
New Teachers at St. Lawrence School
Local News August 24, 2017 0
St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank started the 2017-2018 school year Wednesday, August 23. Jesus is My Superhero is this year’s theme. Each month will feature a superhero from the Bible and illustrate how everyone is called to be superhero. Two new teachers joined the St. Lawrence staff. Susie... Read more
Seventeen New Staff Members Start at Milbank Schools
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Seventeen new staff members began the 2017-2018 school year today. New to the Milbank district, are: (Back l. to r.) Jeff Trapp, middle school science; Adolph Shepardson, athletic director; Jade Miller, high school and C team boys basketball coach; and Jason Karels, woodshop. (Middle) Melanie Schwandt, special education at... Read more
Milbank, SD – Congresswoman Kristi Noem and SD Attorney General Marty Jackley are among the speakers at the 2017 South Dakota Right to Life convention being held at Abbey of the Hills, on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keynote speaker Brian Johnston is Director of... Read more
Five Teens Involved in Fatal Crash Near Milbank
Local News August 23, 2017 4
MILBANK, S.D. – One teen died and four others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon north of Milbank. The names of the five people are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was northbound when the male driver lost control on the... Read more
Justin Mathiason Offers Advice for Hail Damaged Vehicles
Local News August 22, 2017 0
The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Busy During Friday’s Storm
Local News August 22, 2017 1
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was busy Friday, August 18th. A storm pounded the area with rain and hail and caused widespread damage and flooding. Total rainfall was 2.69 inches, according to Dick Poppen, an employee for the City of Milbank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fire Chief... Read more
Community Encouraged to Serve Milbank
Local News August 21, 2017 0
Love of God and people has sparked the group Serve Milbank. “We want to do the things we believe God is calling us to do – be the church,” said Calvary Church Pastor Jake Helmstrom. “Our goal is to help meet the needs of people by showing them the... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club conducted two events in conjunction with the 2017 Grant County Achievement Days in Milbank. The club, led by Susan Karels, escorted the Milbank OST (Out of School Time) students on a tour of the 4-H Grounds during Achievement Days. The Midwest Dairy Association... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association held its fifth team penning event Saturday, August 19. Fifteen of the 25 teams penned at least one critter. The team of Milt Stengel, Kathy Tyler, and Mike McKernan took home the first place money. Second place went to Donald Peterson, Steve Hamman, and... Read more
