The Milbank Area Bike Safety Committee, headed by Grant County 4-H member William Karels, continues to help protect young bikers through the Bike Helmet Incentive Program. How do you join? Just wear your helmet every time you bike. During their patrol, Milbank Police officers will give a coupon for... Read more
Jacob Sandvig has been selected as the May Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Brian and Janel Sandvig. Jacob has been a member of the football, basketball, and track teams and the Milbank National Honor Society. He was also an elected member... Read more
Principal Brenda Anderson Graduates
Local News May 19, 2019 0
Brenda Anderson, acting principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank, received her master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion on Sunday, May 19. Anderson said, “The South Dakota Department of Education allowed me to act as principal or assistant principal while... Read more
Come out swinging! It’s the 14th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble on Friday, June 21. The afternoon begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. (Formerly Pine Hills Golf Course.) The 18-hole, four-person scramble is limited to... Read more
The 2019 graduates of Milbank High School will be honored with a commencement ceremony on May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Superintendent Tim Graf will preside over the commencement activities, and Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Jordan Riley and Ben Harstad will... Read more
Piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their spring recital at The Abbey of the Hills on May 11. They performed pieces ranging from Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart to songs from Disney movies. Musicians included: (Back) Isabella Anderson, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Lawson Novy, Liam Heller, Mallory Falk, and Lincoln... Read more
Ground Breaking for New Milbank Elementary School
Local News May 14, 2019 0
On May 13, prior to the regular school board meeting, the Milbank School District Board of Education posed for a photo to pay tribute to the construction of the new elementary school in Milbank. The initial groundbreaking took place April 30. Photo: (l. to r.) Jon Christensen, Tracy Upton,... Read more
Join The Milbank 4th of July Celebration
Local News May 14, 2019 0
America’s birthday party is the 4th of July. Want to add some candles to its cake? How about some Roman candles? Raffle tickets to help purchase fireworks for the annual Independence Day fireworks show at Farley Park in Milbank are on sale now. Get one for just $5 or... Read more
Abigail Weber, a senior, is the 2019 April Student of the Month at MHS. She is the daughter of Keith and Angie Weber. Abigail was involved in band, choir, FCA, and color guard. She served as the volleyball student manager and on the student council. She was also a... Read more
During Senior Awards Day On May 8 over forty MHS Seniors in the class of 2019 were awarded $958,697.00 in scholarships. The list of recipients are : ... Read more
