Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and... Read more
Ho, ho, hoping for some holiday fun, kids? Make a Christmas craft at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, December 7. The program is free! No registration is required. Just join the group between 9 a.m. and noon. Choose a craft from one of three age levels.... Read more
Bulldogs Win Second-Place Sweepstakes Trophy at Central
Local News December 2, 2024 0
Kathy Tyler, head debate coach for MHS, said, “ In spite of illness, injury, and other incidents, the Milbank Speech and Debate team walked away from the Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup with the second-place Class A sweepstakes trophy. The tournament took place on at Aberdeen Central on November 22-23.... Read more
Handmade and artisan gifts are on everyone’s list this year. Milbank’s Hometown Christmas makes it easy to find extra-special gifts. The 2024 Craft and Vendor Fair sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is set for Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the... Read more
Lyle Hoeke
Obituaries November 29, 2024 0
Lyle Clifford Hoeke, 68, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on November 21st, 2024. Lyle was born on July 12th, 1956 in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Clifford and Darlene Hoeke. Lyle was the second of five children. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1974. After high... Read more
We’ve got a hunch, you’re gonna love this brunch! This Sunday, November 24, relax and enjoy Brunch at The Bank from 9 a.m. until Noon. Brunch – that magical combination of breakfast + lunch. Just enough sweet, just enough savory. Caramel rolls, breakfast pizza, egg bake, coffee cake, breakfast... Read more
Deadline for FSA LAA2 Ballots is December 2
Local News November 23, 2024 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun mailing ballots to all agricultural producers and private landowners across the country who are eligible to vote in the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election. Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots postmarked by... Read more
Krause and Snaza Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 21, 2024 0
Lady Bulldogs Addisyn Krause and Claire Snaza have been named to the 2024 NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team. Both are seniors at MHS. The complete list of players who received the accolade:Aberdeen RoncalliAVA HANSONMADDIE HUBER Britton/HeclaHEATHER STORBAKKENABBY LEE Clark/Willow LakeSHAY MICHALSKI Groton AreaCHESNEY WEBERJERICA LOCKERYLEE DUNKER HamlinADDIE NEUENDORFADDIE STEFFENSENISSIE STEFFENSEN... Read more
Gracie Kosrtjens Moves to Boston to Continue Art Career
Local News November 21, 2024 0
Some things naturally go together – like peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and chocolate, and peanut butter and raw onion on a sandwich. What? Yep. Hemingway loved that snack. Sometimes unlikely things combine to make something amazing. Gracie Korstjens’ career as an artist also stems from a fusion... Read more
Scholarship Opportunities Open For FFA Members
Local News November 21, 2024 0
Are you an FFA member who plans to pursue a trade school, vocational certificate, or a two-year or four-year degree? Don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship. You are eligible if you are an FFA member and a senior in high school. FFA alumni already... Read more
