The Milbank Special Olympics program received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. The gift is part of the bank’s third-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. A check presentation ceremony was held at MHS today, April 30. “We are incredibly appreciative of First... Read more
Just Announced: David Nail + Two More Bands Added to 2024 Farley Fest Lineup
Local News April 30, 2024 0
David Nail was just announced today as the headliner for Saturday night’s 2024 Farley Fest Country Concert. Tyler Braden and Taylor Austin Dye will also appear in the Saturday lineup during the two-day festival July 19-20. Nail is known for his No. 1 songs “Let It Rain” and “Whatever... Read more
Randall Young
Obituaries April 30, 2024 0
On April 29, 2024, Randall Young went to be with his mom and dad and was welcomed with open arms. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Ortonville, MN. A private family burial will take... Read more
Midnight Garden is the theme of the 2024 Prom at Milbank High School. Melissa Gall, co-adviser for the Prom, says “We have 74 couples walking in the Grand March this year. ” The Grand March starts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Armory.... Read more
Kadence Rausch-Frank, a senior at MHS, brought home second place with her piece, Reverence, in the oil painting division at the 28th Annual All-Dakota High School Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen. The show and judging were held at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center on... Read more
Students of the Rausch Music Studio presented their Spring Recital on Sunday, April 21, at American Lutheran Church. The musicians performed on the xylophone, bass clarinet, voice, and piano. Mrs. Susan Karels, Mr. Bob Frink, Mrs. Marcella Serocki, and Mrs. Deb Rausch accompanied the students on the piano. Mrs.... Read more
The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored its annual essay contest to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention month in April. The contest gives students in third through eighth grades the opportunity to highlight someone in our area whom they consider a role model. The presentation of the... Read more
Sheila Dailie’s piano students presented their spring recital at Living Word Church on Sunday, April 14. Senior Hope Karels received a plaque recognizing her eleven years of piano studies. Dailie received a peace lily from Hope in appreciation for their many years of lessons together. Dailie also remarked, “Three... Read more
Two MHS Teams Qualify for FFA Nationals
Local News April 23, 2024 0
Two Milbank FFA teams qualified for Nationals during South Dakota’s state FFA convention on April 18-20 in Brookings. The MHS Milk Quality and Products team composed of Veronica Fonder (2nd), Moregean French (5th), Jacob Erickson (8th), and Joseph French (13th) punched their ticket with a first-place team finish. The... Read more
Aubrey Fraasch of Milbank finished her high school gymnastics career as the Region 4 Level 8 Floor runner-up with her score of 9.425. It was also a personal best performance for Aubrey. The meet, held in Bettendorf, Iowa, on Saturday, April 13, featured the top qualifying gymnasts from Iowa,... Read more
