On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Technology and time have changed the face of war, but not the faces. They are still our fathers, brothers, sons, mothers, sisters and daughters. As General Douglas MacArthur said, “The soldier above all... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Are State Bound
Milbank Area Volleyball November 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldog volleyball team punched their ticket to the State Class A tournament. They achieved a 3-1 victory over Miller in the Sweet 16 tournament Thursday, November 10, in White. The win lifts the team record to 19-6 heading into state. The Lady Bulldogs are the number six... Read more
Veterans Day Program Held In Milbank
Local News November 11, 2016 0
The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory before a large crowd. Deputy Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Pollard, was the keynote speaker for the event. Pollard serves as a surrogate for department secretary Larry Zimmerman and is responsible for the... Read more
Caryssa Mielitz Signs With NSU Women’s Basketball Program
Local News November 10, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior Caryssa Mielitz signed her letter of intent to play women’s basketball for Northern State University. Mielitz committed to the NSU Wolves on National Signing Day Wednesday, November 9. Mielitz is a 6’2” post player for the Lady Bulldogs and a three-year starter. She was named... Read more
2016 Veterans Day Program To Be Held
Local News November 10, 2016 0
South Dakota Veterans Affairs deputy secretary Aaron Pollard has been selected as the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Armory. The VFW Post #3486 commander Preston Fischer will serve as the emcee for the program. Emanuel Lutheran Church... Read more
4-H’ers Recognized for Achievements
Local News November 10, 2016 0
The annual Grant County 4-H recognition event took place Sunday, November 6. Members received awards for their contributions to the program this past year. Five youth successfully completed their 4-H careers and graduated from the program. Recognized for this achievement were: Brianna Schreurs, daughter of Stuart and Karen Schreurs;... Read more
Over 75% of Voters Turn Out In Grant County
Local News November 9, 2016 0
According to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher, the 2016 General Election ran smoothly yesterday, November 8. No issues were reported in the county. “The planning process and all the logistics involved in the election went very well,” she stated. “The precinct workers had a busy day and I am... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Meet Miller in Sweet 16 VB
Milbank Area Volleyball November 9, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs will face Miller in a Class A Sweet 16 volleyball match Thursday, November 10, for a chance to advance to the state tournament. The teams will meet at the Deubrook Area gymnasium in White at 7 p.m. Milbank Area, a 9-seed, takes an 18-6... Read more
The 2016 Grant County Combined Appeal campaign has hit its midway mark. It has raised half the money needed, but only half the time remains to reach the goal. According to Craig Wellnitz of the Milbank Community Foundation, Combined Appeal has raised 57% of its goal of $170,000. “The... Read more
Show your holiday spirit! Add some cheer to the Grant County Courthouse by decorating a tree for the annual Festival of Christmas Trees. All area businesses and community organizations are invited to sign up for a tree spot by Tuesday, November 22. Trees must be set up and decorated... Read more
