Marion Mischel, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Heidi Mischel. Marion is involved in tennis, golf, and FFA. Outside of school, she is active in 4-H and plays the piano. She is also... Read more
Ryan Scoular Hired as New Milbank Middle School Principal
Local News April 12, 2022 0
Ryan Scoular has been named the new Milbank Middle School Principal. Scoular currently serves as a teacher and the athletic director for the Milbank School District. He will continue his duties as athletic director, but will no longer teach classes. Scoular replaces Kris Evje as principal after Evje resigned to accept... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Win Season-End Awards
Local News April 12, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team held their recent awards ceremony. Head Coach Brian Pauli presented Maurina Street with the team’s MVP Award. Isabella Anderson won the Defensive Player Award. Pauli also recognized both Street and Anderson for being named to the 2022 NEC All-Conference Team. Street was selected for... Read more
Still Got Game—This year marks the Third Annual MHS Alumni Men’s Basketball Tournament and the first women’s exhibition game. Both will be played on Saturday, April 16, at the Milbank Armory. Doors open at 9 a.m. with games starting at 10 a.m. Admission for fans is free, but a free-will... Read more
The MHS boys’ tennis team played their first match of the season against Yankton on Friday, April 8, on the road. The Bucks defeated the Bulldogs 9-0. Benett Street is the one senior on the court this season for the Bulldogs. Milbank’s head coach, Abbey Trapp, said, “The boys did... Read more
Caution Urged on Area Spring Roads
Local News April 12, 2022 0
The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to use caution while traveling on roadways this spring. Reports of barricades that have blown over or completely blown away as a result of high wind have been received. The sheriff says this makes it less likely a driver will notice a road closure or other hazard. The sheriff... Read more
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on April 11 in the Milbank Community Room.In personnel-related items, the board approved the hiring of Steve Huizenga as a part-time police officer at $18.79 per hour. They also created the city staff position of utility clerk to assist the finance officer and the administrative assistant. Approval... Read more
The hunt is on! The Milbank Community Pride and Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders host their annual Easter egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16. It’s an egg-stra special day for every bunny from preschool through second grade, and it starts at Avantara at 10 a.m. Find eggs with candy, and... Read more
Valley Queen Announces Largest Expansion in 93 Years
Local News April 7, 2022 0
The Valley Queen Board of Directors voted unanimously last week to approve a $195 million expansion at its location in Milbank. The three-year expansion will increase the company’s processing capacity by 50 percent and will be the largest in the company’s 93-year history. Set for groundbreaking in late May 2022, the... Read more
Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, announced the winners of the Love Local Passport event. Shoppers and business owners reported they got to know each other better, had fun boosting the local economy, and found great deals, too. First Choice Real Estate, Pipestone Systems, and... Read more
