MHS Class of 2021 To Graduate May 16
The Milbank High School Graduation ceremony will be held on May 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. The Class of 2021 has chosen a Gladioulus as the class flower and Maroon/Gold are the class colors. The motto for the Class of 2021 is “If you... Read more
Bulldog Runners Smash Records While Hosting First Track Meet Since 2018
Milbank hosted the Valley Queen Cheese Track and Field Meet on May 4. “This meet was the first home meet since 2018,” said head coach Eric Townsend. “We were excited to showcase our athletes and give them the experience of having more fans watch us compete.” Many season-best finishes and changes to... Read more
Over $180,000 in Scholarships Awarded by Milbank Educational Foundation
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation announced the 2021 scholarship winners at a banquet held at the American Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 5. This year brought the total amount disbursed since 1986 to approximately $2.5 million awarded. Read more
Summer Golf Programs Planned for Youth
Kids, want to improve your golf swing? MHS golf coach Mark Keeton will give golf lessons this summer. The lessons will be scheduled for Wednesdays. Times are still being determined. Whetstone Creek Golf Course will also continue to host their 9-hole teenage scrambles each Monday at 1 p.m. The scrambles are... Read more
Reminder: St. Lawrence Spring Program on Wednesday, May 12
Spring is in the air along with the American flag at the St. Lawrence School spring program on Wednesday, May 12.  This year’s program will feature patriotic songs that honor God, our flag, our history, and our heroes. Two concerts will be held in the school gym — one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.Sixth graders will share quotes... Read more
Milbank Runners Place High at Webster Invitational
Several Milbank runners earned top places at the Webster Invitational track and field meet on Friday, April 30. “We tabulated several individual season-best times and turned in many good performances,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Eric Townsend. Results  for Milbank: Boys 3200 m relay – 2. Milbank (James Batchelor, Payton Brown,... Read more
Reminder: Registration Meeting for All 8th Graders and Parents Tonight
Current Milbank Middle School eighth-grade students and their parents are reminded of the registration meeting on Monday, May 10, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The 45-minute meeting will outline course requirements for each high school grade and explain the registration process for ninth grade classes.Questions? Call Heidi... Read more
This Mother’s Day Lindsey Keller Looks Forward to Motherhood
American minister and positive thinking promoter Norman Vincent Peale said, “Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow.” It’s a Mother’s Day quote that suits mother-to-be Lindsey Keller to a T. Lindsey is not afraid to embrace risk when she is guided by her heart.  Lindsey... Read more
Bulldog Netters Gaining Valuable Experience
The Milbank Bulldog boys’ tennis team has been gaining valuable experience at area matches leading up to the state competition. South Dakota’s high school boys’ tennis tournament is just around the corner on May 17-18 in Sioux Falls.  “The kids have been competing well,” stated head coach Jade Miller. “We... Read more
Grant County Library to Create Seed Library for Area Gardeners
Have you tried a Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, or Chocolate Stripe tomato?  If you have eaten one, you probably noticed their exceptional color and flavor. These and other heirloom vegetables have been grown for generations and prized for their nutritional value. If you’ve never tried one, now might be the... Read more