Milbank School Board Approves New Hires and Hears Reports on Summer Projects
Local News June 10, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9 in the boardroom. The board approved personnel, financial, and policy items. They also received reports on summer projects, insurance updates, and planning for the upcoming academic year. FCCLA Chapter Proposed Superintendent Justin Downes introduced... Read more
Options for Women- Ortonville will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at their new location in the Ortonville Mercantile and Gallery Hall (OMG) at 25 Second Street N.W. Cookies will be served. The organization offers motherhood programs, fatherhood programs, free pregnancy testing, parenting classes,... Read more
The foursome of Jacob Jackson, Dillon Tillma, Mitch Quade, and Tristan Hall won the Fifth Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The tournament was held on Saturday, June 7, and was a fundraiser to support improvements to the clubhouse. Second-place winners were... Read more
Ash Borer Puts Milbank Trees in Danger
Local News June 10, 2025 0
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – a small, iridescent green beetle in Milbank. The discovery prompted the DANR to expand the existing state plant pest quarantine to include Grant County. The updated quarantine area now... Read more
Boyd Sussex of Milbank and former head coach of the Bulldogs basketball team will be inducted into the Valley City State Alumni Coaches Hall of Fame on June 12. “ Inductees into the VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame receive the Osmon Icon Award, as recognition of their commitment to... Read more
All of Milbank’s athletes measured up at South Dakota’s 2025 State A Track and Field Championships held May 29-31 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Sophomore Sam Rick led the Bulldogs with two second-place medals – one in the Triple Jump and one in the Pole Vault. Lady... Read more
As George Washington said, “You musket your fireworks raffle tickets!” New this year – get your tickets for the 4th of July fireworks raffle online. It’s as easy as apple pie. Prizes:*Buzz Centris Electric Bike*30” Outdoor Propane Fire Pit by Liberty Outdoor*Double-Quad Foldable Sofa – perfect for camping and... Read more
The weather was perfect for Valley Queen’s 34th Annual Cheeseburger Day held today, Wednesday June 4, in Milbank. Guests were served sizzling burgers piled high with Valley Queen cheese and hot off the grill – America’s favorite sandwich. The cheeseburgers were accompanied by chips, cheese sticks, and milk. The... Read more
Director Susan Karels announced the end-of-the-year band awards for Milbank Middle School. Honors included top practice awards for each grade and Musician of the Month. Winners of the Pizza Ranch certificates were drawn from the eligible students. Practice AwardsEighth Grade: Tristan Hooth, Bridget Regil Lemus, Charlotte Swanson, Kinley VanHoorn,... Read more
The Project Prison Reset task force appointed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden made some bold moves yesterday. In what many were saying was a return to South Dakota common sense, the committee changed the list of possible prison sites and chopped the price tag on construction. On Sunday,... Read more
