Milbank School Board Votes to Re-Bid Lighting Project
Local News March 31, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in special session Tuesday, March 29, and voted to request a re-bid for the LED Lighting Retrofit project. “We need to be able to compare apples to apples so we can make the best decision possible,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. The... Read more
Arlo Levisen Fights Cancer With A Courageous Attitude
Local News March 30, 2016 2
There is a quote – “the i in illness is for isolation and the beginning of wellness is we.” The author is unknown, but it could have been written by Arlo Levisen. Arlo serves as President of the Grant County Historical Society. He believes life is about making connections... Read more
Kathy Tyler To Run For State Senate
Local News March 30, 2016 0
Kathy Tyler (D) of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for South Dakota Senate District 4, which includes Grant and Deuel counties and parts of Brookings and Codington counties. Tyler is a former state representative having served in 2013 and 2014. She has kept close ties with the... Read more
Lifelight and Last Hope Music will present its Shine a Light Tour at Calvary Church in Milbank Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. with performances by Adam Cappa, Ginny Owens, and Shawn McDonald, along with guest speaker Josh Brewer. “This is my tenth year of helping to bring Lifelight... Read more
Milbank Boys’ Tennis Team Believes This Season
Milbank Area Tennis March 30, 2016 0
The Milbank High School boys’ tennis team starts its 2016 season with the motto Believe To Achieve. Jim Dahl is in his twelfth season leading the team and has a 71-109 overall coaching record. He is 59-46 against Class A schools. He will be assisted by Abbey Trapp. Chris... Read more
Jason Kettwig of Milbank has announced his candidacy for one of the two State Representative seats for District 4. He is a registered Republican seeking his first state government position. “I am running for the District 4 House seat because I feel I bring a unique amount of experience... Read more
Isaac Johnson was the Grand Prize winner in the Kiwanis Club Car On Ice contest. He took home $500. Mason Dodd and Emily Von Klompenburg were also winners of $50 cash prizes. Due to the mild winter temperatures this year, a random drawing was performed to determine the winners.... Read more
GCDC Starts Housing Conversation
Local News March 29, 2016 0
Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) will sponsor a Dakotafire Cafe conversation centered around housing in the local community. “Dakotafire Cafes intend to get people talking about the topic presented in the latest issue of Dakotafire magazine,” explained Bobbie Bohlen, director of GCDC. “The Cafe is a series of events... Read more
Wiik Announces Senate Bid
Local News March 28, 2016 0
District 4 Representative John Wiik, (R) Big Stone City, is launching a run for the South Dakota Senate for District 4. The first term Representative served on the House Commerce and Energy Committee, the House Taxation Committee, and is currently the Vice Chairman of the River Basin Natural Resource... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County
Local News March 23, 2016 0
MILBANK, S.D. – A 23-year-old male was killed Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Milbank. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family. He was the driver and only occupant in the vehicle. A 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling west on 141st... Read more
