Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more
Two new coaches will fill empty voids within the staff of the boys basketball program at Milbank High School, pending approval from the Milbank School District Board of Education. Logan Diede will take over the reigns as the head boys basketball coach, following the resignation of Matt Bastian. He... Read more
SD Republican Leaders to Converge in Milbank
Local News May 7, 2017 0
The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more
St. Lawrence School first grader Andrew Karels, son of Josh and Karissa Karels of Milbank, was presented with a Citizenship Award from Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren Friday, May 5. “Andrew and his grandmother were the first people to come into my office and report the vandalism that was... Read more
China Panda Restaurant Coming to Milbank
Local News May 4, 2017 1
The China Panda Restaurant is preparing to open in Milbank in July. The restaurant is in the Whetstone Mall on East Highway 12 in the former Video Place location. Owner Angel Li of Morris, Minnesota says it will feature Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisines. Mandarin-style Chinese food is all... Read more
Tim and Sue Stengel Donate Trees to School
Local News May 4, 2017 0
Tim Stengel, an alumnus of MHS, and his wife, Sue, of Milbank are replacing the evergreen trees around AB Campbell Stadium. The Stengel’s are donating 50 Scot Pine trees in an effort to clear about 260 trees from property adjoining their land. “We purchased our land from someone who... Read more
Twenty-seven students in grades 6-12, along with 19 parents and faculty members, recently returned from a seven-day trip to Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. “There’s history of seniors going on trips, but those were done before my time here,” stated Superintendent Al Stewart. “There have never been... Read more
Viola Street Construction Update
Local News May 4, 2017 0
A major road construction project by the City of Milbank began last week on South Viola Street. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the total reconstruction of Viola Street from Highway 12 to East 7th Avenue will take most of the summer to complete. “We hope the project will... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank will present their spring program, “Songs of Prayer and Praise,” on Wednesday, May 10, with two shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Director Elizabeth Schulte explained, “Prayer has been a theme in our music class this year. The first song I... Read more
Dresses, flowers, limos, dinner, and promposals. They all add up. According to USA Today, the average American teen spent between $700 and $1000 on Prom this year. Seems extravagant when you consider in 1964, this little pink number would have only set you back $24.70. Of course, back then... Read more
