Hearing Set for Agribusiness Ordinance
Local News March 21, 2017 0
An additional public hearing, including the second reading of Ordinance 2016-01B- the Agribusiness Activities Ordinance- is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4. The hearing is at 9:30 a.m. during the regular meeting of the Grant County Commissioners. Grant County Auditor Karen Layher said the public hearing is necessary because some... Read more
Corona held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17. There were 44 float entries in four categories. Winning the Most Irish prize was the Corona Community Club float. Dakota Machine Works received the Most Unique float trophy. The Best Children’s float award went to Todd Sprung of... Read more
Two Milbank Middle School students attended the Third Annual Flute Day on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings on March 18. Seventh-grader Shaylee Pekelder and eighth-grader Marly Leddy represented Milbank. They were accompanied by Deb Rausch, band lesson instructor. A total of 82 flute players participated... Read more
Connie Larson Joins EXIT Realty
Local News March 19, 2017 0
Denice Hooth, owner of EXIT Realty, is pleased to announce Connie Larson has joined her business as a licensed realtor/broker associate. “I am very excited to have Connie on board,” Hooth said, “I have needed someone to join me for a long time, so I am happy to have her here.”... Read more
Basketball Team Hosts Awards Potluck
Milbank Area Boys Basketball March 19, 2017 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team concluded their season with an awards potluck on March 14. Senior players and statisticians were recognized for their contribution to the program. Seniors players are: Nate Bien, Cody Dockter, Tanner Gauer, Matt Lenards, and Riley Wollschlager. Senior statisticians are Jimmie Berkner and Taylar... Read more
The Grant-Deuel School team won the donkey basketball mini-tournament at Milbank High School on March 14. The tournament was sponsored by the Bulldogs Fighting Cancer team. In the opening game, MHS students and the MHS faculty tied at the end of regulation. To settle the tie, senior Matt Lenards... Read more
MHS 1967 State Champions Honored in Sioux Falls
Local News March 17, 2017 0
The 1967 boys basketball team from Milbank was honored as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their State Class A championship title. Players, coaches, and cheerleaders were recognized during the 2017 State A tournament Thursday, March 16, in Sioux Falls. Present for the event were: (Back l. to r.)... Read more
Habaneros Hispano Restaurant and Bar became a member of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and celebrated March 16, with a ribbon cutting. “We are happy to welcome Habanaros as a chamber member and celebrate with them,” stated Chamber Director Chelcie Eischens. The restaurant opened for business in August... Read more
Mark and Linda Comstock are on their way to the state basketball tournament in Sioux Falls. It’s the same trip they took 50 years ago, but in 1967, Mark rode the team bus and Linda drove her family’s Rambler with Barb Melgard riding shotgun. It was the year the... Read more
It’s been 50 years, but players, coaches, and fans still talk about the Miracle of ’67. In 1967, the Milbank High School boys basketball team captured its first State Class A title. Fast forward to 2017 – the 1967 team will again be honored. This time, during the 2017... Read more
