Construction Update – Is The End in Sight?
Local News October 11, 2015 0
Even though it seems like the Highway 12 road construction project is taking forever, the light at the end of the tunnel is definitely in sight. Additional concrete has been poured covering both lanes of Highway 12 midway to the Fifth Street intersection, in front of School House Suites.... Read more
Milbank alumnus George Thompson was inducted into the North Dakota State University Bison Athletic Hall of Fame yesterday, October 9, in its 44th annual induction ceremony. A total of 269 athletes have been enshrined. The induction took place at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, ND. The group was also... Read more
According to data released recently, Milbank student’s average composite ACT score is slightly above the state and national average as reported by the South Dakota Department of Education. Milbank’s score for the graduation class of 2015 was 22.3. The state average was 21.9 while the national average was 21.0.... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting at the Lantern Inn on Thursday, September, 24. Connie Larson, Executive Director, addressed the group. She forecasted a great business year and cited the recent boomlet of 16 businesses to the area and the chamber’s roster as an indicator of the vitality of... Read more
Every Vote Counts – Head to Polls to Decide Tax Debate
Local News September 29, 2015 0
Today is voting day! Grant County residents head to the polls to voice their opinions on the recent debate stemming from the passage of two tax measures by the Grant County Commission this summer. On the ballot are: An increase in the wheel tax from $4 to $5, with a... Read more
Former Gov. Miller Passes Away; Gov. Daugaard Requests Flags At Half-Staff
State News September 29, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – Walter Dale Miller, the 29th Governor of South Dakota, passed away last night. Miller, 89, served as governor from 1993 to 1995. “Gov. Miller was a friend and I will miss him,” said Gov. Daugaard. “Walter Dale Miller assumed the governorship at a time of tragedy... Read more
Adam Thomas Qualifies For State A Golf Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 28, 2015 0
Milbank sophomore, Adam Thomas, is the lone Bulldog to qualify for the state Class A boys golf tournament. He conquered the feat with an eighth place finish at the Region 1A golf meet at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank Monday, September 28. Thomas shot an 18-hole round of... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Names New General Manager
Local News September 28, 2015 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative announced today that Dave Page has been selected as the next general manager of the cooperative. He will replace Steve Ahles, who will end his 30-year career in December. Page has been employed at Whetstone for 19 years serving in many capacities, including network administration,... Read more
Dawgs Cruise To Victory Over Cossacks
Milbank Area Football September 26, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to a 33-21 victory over the Sioux Valley Cossacks Friday night at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs improved to 3-2 on the season with the win. The visitors received the ball to start the game and put together a long drive. It was capped... Read more
