The student council at St. Lawrence School challenged all preschool through sixth graders during a “This is How We Roll” toilet paper drive. The tissue will go to the Grant County Food Pantry. “When deciding what type of donations we wanted, we discovered toilet paper is not covered by... Read more
First Reading of Amended CAFO Ordinance Approved
Local News December 20, 2016 0
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 20. The Grant County Planning and Zoning Commission made a recommendation to the commissioners to accept Ordinance 2016-01A, an amendment to Ordinance 2016-01. The ordinance was voted on, passed, and adopted June 9, 2016. A public hearing was held... Read more
The Vietnam Veterans of America Northeast South Dakota Chapter #1054 and the Disabled Veterans of American (DAV) donated gift cards for veterans in the area needing assistance this holiday season. The cards were given to Heather Rise, community service worker for Interlakes Community Action Partnership in Milbank. Pictured are,... Read more
Emanuel Preschool in Milbank raised a lot of dough – over $11,000- during its Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser. Forty-six students from four different classes sold 584 pizza kits for $11,512 in total sales. The school’s profit is $3,470. “We’ve done this fundraiser for at least the past five... Read more
Free Christmas Day Dinner for All
Local News December 19, 2016 1
The 14th annual Free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and food. No reservations are required. The celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 and continues until 1:00 p.m. The traditional Christmas... Read more
Sarah Jarman is December Student Of The Month
Local News December 18, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior, Sarah Jarman, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Wayne and Julie Jarman. Sarah is a member of the band, choir, FFA, and tennis team. She is involved in theater productions and is a member of the... Read more
The students of St. Lawrence School in Milbank delighted many with their Christmas program Wednesday, December 14. The sixth grade students were cast in the main roles of the program. Zander Bowell welcomed the large crowd before Nathan Pillatzki and Madisen Frerichs began the production with narration. Camryn Wiese played... Read more
Bulldog Hoopsters Fall To Two Conference Foes
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered two losses this week and dropped to 1-2 on the season. The Dawgs suffered a 51-44 loss to Sisseton Tuesday, December 13, before falling 68-41 to Aberdeen Roncalli Thursday, December 15. Milbank Area played a solid game the final three quarters against Sisseton, but... Read more
Do turkeys fear you and dinner guests cheer you? Do you know a drumstick from a wing? Even if you don’t, the Free Christmas Day Dinner is looking for you! Just one hour of your time can make a big difference in someone’s happiness this holiday. Turkey carvers... Read more
Ignacio Gallego, or Nacho as he is known amongst his fellow classmates, is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He now lives with the Tammy and Dick Mielitz family and attends MHS. When he first arrived, students thought his nickname was funny. “I thought it was funny, too,” he... Read more
