Nadia Thue’s dream of being a princess came true when she walked onto the stage of the MHS theater to portray Belle in Beauty and the Beast on April 5-6. “Beauty and the Beast” has been special to me for a long time,” Nadia says “Belle was always my... Read more
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) wants to hear from you regarding their ring-necked pheasant action plan. The action plan will include a document to be used by GFP to guide ring-necked pheasant management across South Dakota from 2024-2028. The goal is to identify management objectives and measurable... Read more
High Winds Cause Two-Vehicle Crash
Local News April 11, 2024 0
High winds gusting in excess of 50 mph caused a two-vehicle accident on Highway 20 at 447th Avenue on Saturday, April 6. At approximately 5:50 p.m., Brenden Schwenn of Stockholm, along with his two children, were traveling in their Chevy Equinox, when the wind pulled the vehicle and it... Read more
Almost on cue, Mother Nature brought high winds to the Milbank area on Saturday, April 6, as if to usher in Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 8-12). The wind on Saturday afternoon was estimated to be 25-40 mph with gusts reaching 50 mph or more. It was more than... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented a recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 7. Elementary orchestra students performed “Hoedown” and “Viva La Twinkle” by Dan and Heidi Goeller. The advanced orchestra played “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Momentum” by Robert Longfield. Students performed violin and... Read more
Highway 15 South From Clear Lake to Close April 15
Local News April 9, 2024 0
On Monday, April 15, grading work is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 15 from Clear Lake to S.D. Highway 28, and the road will be closed to through traffic. The closure is part of the project that includes grading, structure work, and interim surfacing to redo 12 miles... Read more
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a federal grant for the State of South Dakota.The grant will fund the construction of a tornado safe room at Lake Farley Park in Milbank.This project falls under the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2022, and it requires no... Read more
Siren Testing Set for April 10 During Severe Weather Awareness Week
CommunityUncategorized April 4, 2024 0
Kevin Schuelke, director of Grant County Emergency Management, reminds residents that local siren testing will be conducted in various communities on Wednesday, April 10. The Volunteer Fire alerting siren will sound at 10 a.m. and the Storm/ Tornado siren alert will sound at 10:15 a.m. Schuelke emphasized the purpose... Read more
The MHS track and field teams broke nine school records – the boys toppled five and the girls toppled four– at the Scott Underwood Invitational held indoors at SDSU in Brookings on April 1. The Milbank boys placed third with 61 points, and the girls tied for sixth with... Read more
Grant County Emergency Management and the Aberdeen National Weather Service (NWS) will sponsor a weather spotter course on Monday, April 8. The one-night class starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Revillo Community Center and Fire Department. Kelly Serr from the NWS will serve as the instructor. The class is... Read more
