Stella Wendland Named  March Student of the Month
Senior Stella Wendland has been chosen as the March Student of the Month at MHS. Stella is the daughter of Josh and Susie Wendland. Stella is a member of HOSA and acts as the chapter president, She also serves as the president of the student council. She has been... Read more
Pancake Breakfast and More Planned for March 19 – Ag Day
Milbank’s Ag Appreciation Day is March 19. The Milbank Area Chamber Agriculture Committee has a bushel basket of events planned, including the traditional pancake breakfast, during its annual celebration.  Proceeds help support the MACC agriculture scholarships. Applicants are reminded the deadline to apply for this year’s scholarships is Friday,... Read more
Sophia Whitlow Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Senior Sophia Whitlow has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Steve and Tina Whitlow. Sophia participates in National Honor Society, and she served as the student manager for the volleyball team. Outside of school, she is active... Read more
MHS Band Plays at Girls State Basketball Tournament
The Milbank High School Band was selected by the SDHSAA as the Band of the Day for Friday, March 8, at the 2024 State A Girls Basketball Tournament. The Bulldogs’ band played during all four games that were held at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. In between basketball... Read more
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Spring Track and Field Day
Spring is just around the corner and so is the 2024 Special Olympics Spring Track & Field Day. This year’s event will again be hosted in Milbank and is set for Friday, May 3. On Wednesday, April 17, an organizational meeting will be held for anyone interested in volunteering.... Read more
Spring Fling Fun for Kids at the Big Stone Library
Hey, Kids! Are y’all ears? It’s time to put things on paws, get out of your shell, and scramble on over to the Big Stone Branch Library for some Spring Fling fun. It all hoppens on Saturday, March 30. If you are in preschool through third grade, you are... Read more
Braydon Bauer to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Braydon Bauer has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle is the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, and Bauer will be recognized for his achievement on Sunday, March 10, at the American Lutheran Church. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited... Read more
Pew and Wendland Play in MS All-State Band
Tate Pew and Rylan Wendland, both eighth graders, represented Milbank Middle School at the 25th Annual Middle School All-State Band event held March 1-2 in Mitchell. Pew plays the trumpet and Wendland is a percussionist. Both were members of the Festival Band. The Festival Band was under the direction... Read more
Drawing Held for Love Local Passport Winners
Winners were announced today in Milbank’s third annual Love Local Passport event that ended on March 2. Over $800 in prizes were awarded to shoppers who had entered the drawing using their passports filled with stamps from local stores and businesses.   The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented the... Read more
MHS Students Selected for All State Band
The 74th Annual South Dakota All-State Band will practice and perform at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre March 21-23. Hope Karels and Joe and Rachel Schulte, all seniors at Milbank High School, were selected for this year’s event. Karels was chosen as the fourth chair clainet for the... Read more