The Knights of Columbus will host their annual free throw contest Sunday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence school gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages nine to 14. It’s free and no advance registration is required. “We would like as many kids... Read more
Children Get Set For Kindergarten Registration
Local News January 15, 2016 0
Calling all five-year-olds! It’s time to sign up for school! The Milbank School District has scheduled its kindergarten screening for Friday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. The screening is for any child who will be five years of age before September 1,... Read more
Milbank School Board Meeting Focuses on Legislative Proposals
Local News January 13, 2016 0
A primary topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education Monday, January 11, was Governor Daugaard’s State-of-the-State Address. The address was to be presented the next day, Tuesday, January 12, and a good share of it was expected to be devoted to the Blue... Read more
Dawgs Cruise To Three Dual Wrestling Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to three dual wrestling victories during a quadrangular meet Tuesday, January 12, at the Milbank Armory to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Dawgs started off the night by dominating Ortonville 64-0. Milbank Area battled Redfield-Doland in its second dual of the evening.... Read more
New Doctor To Serve Milbank Area
Local News January 12, 2016 0
Avera Medical Group Milbank announced Thomas Lechner, MD, will join the clinic effective Feb. 29. As a family practitioner, Lechner will provide medical care for patients of all ages, from birth through end of... Read more
City Council Hears Request To Relocate Train Depot Buildings
Local News January 12, 2016 0
A request was presented to the Milbank City Council during its regular meeting Monday, January 11, to save and relocate the train depot that is currently at Lake Farley Park. The request was made by Jerry Brown and Jim Warrey. Brown indicated there is a group interested in restoring,... Read more
First Baby of 2016 in Milbank
Local News January 12, 2016 0
New Year’s baby Trent Michael David Eckland came into the world on January 8, 2016. He arrived at Milbank Area Hospital Avera to Tomas Eckland and Kara Schell. Trent was born at 4:24pm and weighed 8lbs. 3.2 oz. He’s 19 1/2 inches long. Trent joins big brother Brandon Forrette. His parents... Read more
Exhibitors Sought for Grant County Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for crop and home arts exhibits which will be featured in the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show Friday and Saturday, January 15-16, at Milbank High School. Area farmers are encouraged to enter crop exhibits. All entries must have been grown in... Read more
New Events Added to Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Friday and Saturday, January 15-16 marks the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School armory and lobby. “The Grant County Farm and Home... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Earn Two Dual Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs secured two dual wrestling victories over Sioux Valley and Groton in triangular action Thursday, January 7, in Groton to improve their dual record to 4-2. Milbank defeated Sioux Valley 60-18 and Groton 72-0. “There were a lot of forfeits, but our guys who wrestled competed well,”... Read more
