The Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 and Cub Scout Pack 38 from the Milbank area helped restock the shelves of the Grant County Food Pantry. They held their annual Food and Sight Drive on Saturday, October 29. During the city-wide drive, the groups collected 911 items for the... Read more
House Candidates Voice Views at Public Forum
Local News November 2, 2016 0
On November 8, voters will cast their ballots to choose two members of the South Dakota House of Representatives. The four candidates met and shared their views during a public forum October 29, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Vying for the two seats, are Republicans John Mills of Volga... Read more
Today, November 1, marks one month since Denice Hooth began her duties as president of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. She took a break from her busy schedule to comment on the way things are progressing and how she hopes to lead the business group. “I’m excited about... Read more
Dale Prisinger Retires from Valley Queen Cheese
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Dale Prisinger was honored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. in Milbank on his last day of employment. He retired after 38 and a half years of service with the company. Prisinger started his career with Valley Queen on March 3, 1978, in the Packaging Room. He later moved... Read more
Milbank Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Michael Swan, age 62 of Milbank, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida, appeared before the Circuit Court in Grant County on Monday, October 31, on an amended charge of murder in the second degree. Swan is accused of killing his wife, Angelina Swan, on or about October 24 at... Read more
Grant-Deuel Students Attend All-State Chorus
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Four students represented Grant-Deuel High School at South Dakota High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra in Sioux Falls from October 27 to October 29. Nearly 1000 students attended. The event culminated with a Grand Concert at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Saturday evening. Representing Grant-Deuel were: soprano, Ashley... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Enter Region Volleyball Tournament With Top Seed
Milbank Area Volleyball November 1, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs completed their regular volleyball season with a 17-6 record and a perfect record in the Northeast Conference. They were rewarded with the number one seed in Region 1A and will have a first round bye in the region tournament. The tournament begins Tuesday, November... Read more
Mackayla Schuelke Named MHS October Student Of The Month
Local News October 30, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior, Mackayla Schuelke, was chosen as the October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Tammy and Kevin Schuelke. Mackayla is active in volleyball, basketball, and track. In addition to sports, she is also a member of the Art and Media Club. Outside of... Read more
Halloween is this Monday. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd VanVooren, stated, “With the Chamber of Commerce Treat Street, Milbank has been a very safe community on Halloween.” “But, please keep in mind ways to make the evening as safe as possible.” He offered these safety tips for your little ghosts... Read more
Great Western Bank is giving back to Grant County Combined Appeal. The bank staff hosted its annual chili feed on October 27. Free will offerings were accepted and all the proceeds will go to Combined Appeal. Over 150 people were served. ... Read more
