Jessy and McKenzie Johnson Have First Baby of 2019
Jayce Lee Johnson, son of Jessy and McKenzie Johnson, is Milbank’s first baby of 2019. Jayce came into the world at 9:56 a.m. on January 2. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and spanned 19 3/4 inches from the top of his head to his tiny toes. Jayce... Read more
MHS Wins Second in State Junior Achievement Competition
The Milbank High School Junior Achievement (JA) team placed second in the JA Titan Statewide Competition hosted by Junior Achievement (JA) of South Dakota. Students competed as bosses of global, virtual-reality businesses. To commemorate their second place finish, each of the MHS students received a $150 cash prize. The... Read more
Brian Trapp Joins First Bank and Trust
Brian Trapp has joined the staff at First Bank and Trust as an ag-business banking officer. Brian earned his bachelor of science degree in banking and financial services from Northern State University and has nearly seven years of banking experience. He is also a licensed crop insurance agent. “We... Read more
James Boogaard Wins $1000 in Chamber Drawing
James Boogaard is a ho ho ho lot richer! He won $1000 in the last Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce holiday drawing of the season. James was in Hartman’s Family Foods when his name was called. He is also the second $1000-winner in two weeks. According to James, he... Read more
Loutsch and Schwagel Win VFW Essay Contests
Voice of Democracy: Nathan Loutsch took first place in the 2018 Voice of Democracy essay competition for the Milbank area. Rhianna Wellberg earned second place, and Makenna Osowski was third. The top three winners were each awarded a medal and a monetary prize. Halli Essington, Peyten Wiese, and Korbin... Read more
BREAKING: Stolen Vehicles Lead Police on Over 100 MPH High-Speed Chase
On Saturday December 15, the Milbank Police Department contacted the Ortonville Police Department at 9:08 a.m. to report a stolen 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle had been taken near the Milbank Hospital and the direction it was fleeing was unknown. The Ortonville Police Department observed the stolen vehicle headed... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Achieves Goal of $182,100
The Grant County Combined Appeal set a goal of $182,100 for 2018. They just reached it! According to Craig Wellnitz, fundraising chairman, this the seventh year in a row the organization, with help from the generous community, has met its goal. For 57 years – since 1961- the Grant... Read more
December Student of the Month Chosen
Nolan Hanson, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. He is the son of Michael and Jessica Hanson. Nolan was active in football and track. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, he enjoys hunting and... Read more
Jordan Riley Chosen as MHS Student of the Month
Jordan Riley, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the November Student of the Month. Jordan is the son of Mike and Holly Riley. Jordan is very active in school. He is active on the football, basketball, and track and field teams. He is also involved... Read more
Debaters Take First at Brookings Bell Tournament
The Milbank Debate Team took first place in the Class A division at the Brookings High School Bell Tournament on December 14 and 15. Nathan Loutsch and Lars Andersen were semi-finalists in Varsity Public Forum. Other team members Claire Mischel, Marion Mischel, Korbin Leddy, and Trevor Nolting also competed.... Read more