Local youth excelled during the beef cattle, sheep and meat goat animal shows during the Grant County Achievement Days. The beef show opened the day with Kadon Leddy being named Grand Champion breeding heifer. He also received Reserve Champion breeding heifer honors. In the market steer division, Korbin Leddy... Read more
Grant County Achievement Days: Poultry, Rabbits, Cats and Companion Animal Results
CommunityUncategorized August 29, 2017 0
The poultry, rabbits, cats, and companion animal shows were featured in the Livestock Building of the 4-H Grounds during Grant County 4-H Achievement Days. Cara Berkner was crowned Grand Champion poultry. Sage Lawrence was named Reserve Champion poultry. Colten Giesen was named Grand Champion waterfowl, and Callie Bolin was... Read more
Sam and Abbey Converse to Audition for American Idol
Local News August 28, 2017 0
Milbank singers Sam and Abbey Converse are among thousands of contestants vying to become the next winner of American Idol. The sisters audition for the hit reality TV show Tuesday, August 29, at Lewis and Clark Landing in Omaha, Nebraska. “I’m so excited,” Sam exclaimed. “And I’m just so... Read more
Grant County Pheasants Forever Donates Shells
Local News August 28, 2017 0
The Grant County Pheasants Forever donated 10 cases of shells to the youth trap shooting program at the Milbank Trap Range. The youth program holds weekly open shootings and will use the shells for practice. Funds for this donation and others like it are raised during the annual Grant... Read more
The Milbank Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts will hold their annual Scout Kickoff and registration night on Tuesday, August 29, for new and returning scouts. Activities take place at Pribyl Park near the concession stand from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and include water bottle rockets and... Read more
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
