Nearly a dozen youth from the Milbank area participated in a mini-camp which focused on the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. Bulldog head boys basketball coach Matt Bastian and assistant boys basketball coach Ryan Scoular lead the group in learning proper shooting form, ball-handling, passing, footwork and... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program, along with the South Dakota Rabbit Breeders Association, hosted a fun rabbit show and poultry clinic for youth to expand their knowledge within the specific species. The event took place at the Grant County 4-H grounds exhibit building. Jim Effling served as the show... Read more
Mark Mickelson to Speak at GCDC Annual Meeting
Local News May 23, 2016 0
The Grant County Development Corporation will host its annual meeting Thursday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “On behalf of the members of the Grant County Development Corporation, it is my privilege to invite you to attend the organization’s annual meeting,” expressed GCDC director Bobbie... Read more
Death In Grant County Confirmed As Murder
Local News May 19, 2016 0
New information has been released regarding the death investigation first reported by The Valley Express. Local law enforcement and the Office of Attorney General Marty Jackley have confirmed to The Valley Express that the case is now being treated as a murder. A body was discovered by a landowner on the afternoon of... Read more
This Weekend Enjoy Free Fishing and Park Entrance
Local News May 18, 2016 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department will start the summer with its annual open house and free fishing weekend May 20-22. “The statewide event waives entrance fees and allows free fishing for residents and non-residents,” stated local GFP Conservation Officer, Jamie Pekelder. “All state park and recreation... Read more
Death in Grant County Under Investigation
Local News May 18, 2016 1
The Grant County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call in rural Grant County during the afternoon of May 17. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a deceased individual. The Grant County Sheriff’s office and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation continue to look into the cause of... Read more
Connie Larson announced today she resigned her position as the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director effective June 3. “I want to thank the chamber board for allowing me to serve our wonderful community,” stated Larson. Larson has been the chamber director since December of 2014. She has no... Read more
70 MHS Students To Graduate Sunday
Local News May 17, 2016 0
Milbank High School Commencement will take place Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Seniors Heidi Bergquist and Chris Loutsch have been selected as class speakers. The Class of 2016 has chosen a Sunflower as its class flower. The motto for the class is... Read more
Milbank High School awards day was staged Wednesday, May 11, in the high school theatre where $855,449 in scholarships were awarded to numerous seniors to help further their education. “Awarding this amount of money is not typical for a school our size,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
The Milbank FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet Thursday, May 12, where the 2016-2017 officers were elected. Trevor Schmidt was selected as president for the 2016-2017 school year. Other officers selected were Kimberlly Aburto, vice president; Claire Mischel, secretary; Chase Pinkert, treasurer; Sarah Jarman, reporter; Nathan Loutsch,... Read more
