Parent-Teacher Conferences Scheduled For This Week
Local News October 22, 2017 0
Parent-Teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are slated for Tuesday, October 24, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 25, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. All students will be released at 1:30 p.m. both days. Parents of elementary students will receive their child’s report card during their... Read more
Bulldogs Going to Football Playoffs
Milbank Area Football October 20, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs are headed to the playoffs! The Dawgs shutout the Tri-Valley Mustangs 13-0 Thursday, October 19, in the last game of the regular season at AB Campbell Stadium. The win secured a spot for Milbank Area in the Class 11A playoffs. Tri-Valley’s season came to an... Read more
The Interlakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) community garden season has come to an end this year. Community Service Worker Heather Rise says the garden plots will be tilled on Sunday, October 22. City Councilman Mike Hanson and his family will till the garden. Rise said, “We ask the growers... Read more
Food Giveaways Help 900 Families
Local News October 19, 2017 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council teamed up with Feeding South Dakota to sponsor four food giveaways in Milbank this year. The duo provided food to 900 local families. The most recent giveaway was Wednesday, October 18, at the Grant County 4-H grounds. Food for 230 people was available,... Read more
The Grant County Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) hosts their annual banquet Saturday, October 21, at the Speedway Event Center. A social hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. “The funds raised support youth shooting sports and youth firearm safety programs,” says organizer John... Read more
Real Estate Taxes Due October 31
Local News October 18, 2017 0
Raynelle J. Mueller, Grant County Treasurer, reminds all home owners second half real estate and mobile home taxes are due Tuesday, October 31. “If you mail in your taxes, they must be postmarked on or before October 31,” stated Mueller. “Interest will be added for those received November 1,... Read more
Local Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and the scout’s families begin their annual Scouting for Food and Sight drive Saturday, October 21. The scouts will go door-to-door in Milbank Saturday morning to place a door hanger on everyone’s door as a reminder to bag... Read more
Milbank School District Approves Purchase of 2018 Activity Bus
Local News October 16, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved an amended contract with DeFea Transportation for the purchase of a new bus. The consent was obtained during the regular meeting of the board on Wednesday, October 11. Under the agreement, DeFea Transportation will own the 2018 Freightliner 52-passenger coach bus.... Read more
Time to Organize Your It Only Takes a Spark Team
Local News October 16, 2017 0
It’s time to organize your 2018 It Only Takes a Spark cancer walk team. All you need is your friends, family, neighbors, business, or group willing to walk and raise money for those afflicted with cancer. There are no age restrictions. Team captains meet monthly with the Core Committee... Read more
Chase Pinkert Named MHS Student of the Month
Local News October 15, 2017 0
Chase Pinkert, a senior at Milbank High School, has been named the September Student of the Month. He is the son of Leah and Gene Pinkert. Chase is a member of FFA, band, and choir. He is also a member of the boys golf team and the trap shooting... Read more
