Milbank Back-to-School and Registration Info for 2025-26
Time flies, especially in the summer! August 19 will be the first day of school for students in the Milbank School District. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.Registration is set for Tuesday, August 5, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. School... Read more
MARTA Members to Meet for Breakfast 
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) plans  to switch things up for July.  The group will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. at the Millstone Restaurant on Thursday, July 17. This month’s event will be an informal get-together and no business meeting will be conducted. Members... Read more
The Venue to Host Event for Booklovers on Wednesday Eve
Love books? Love reading books, talking about books, and maybe even just the smell of a new book? How about yummy cupcakes and the chance to spend the evening doing what you like – browsing books, flowers, clothes and more?  Does chatting with friends old and new about the... Read more
MHS Class of 1995 Holds Reunion
Over 30 members of the Milbank High School Class of 1995 gathered for their 30-year reunion. The event was hosted at The Pump in downtown Milbank on Friday, June 20. Attendees:Back: (. to r.)  – Tom Waletich and Cory Appl. Fourth Row –  Kirk Kubousek, Richard Jurgens, Miranda Menning Sieh,... Read more
Gloria Crist Elected as New President of VFW Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary Post 3486 of Milbank held its election of officers. Myrna Bell, who has served as the Auxiliary’s president for 17 years, stepped down, and Gloria Crist was selected as their new President.  Rhonda Preller was chosen to serve as the Senior Vice President. Brandi Haaven will be... Read more
Teams Wanted for Milbank Heroes Pull in August
Got your team together for the Second Annual Heroes Pull in Milbank?  It’s coming up on Sunday, August 17. Teams will vie for bragging rights for pulling a fire truck 45 feet the fastest. All proceeds go to the Milbank Special Olympics and Special Olympics of South Dakota. Registration... Read more
Wendland Wins a First Place Award at FBLA National Conference
Rylan Wendland, a rising sophomore at Milbank High School, won a Gold Medal at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Wendland won his award in the Intro to FBLA competition. The event tests members’ knowledge of the FBLA organization itself. It involves an objective... Read more
Valley Queen Honors Lance Johnson For 30 Years of Service
Lance Johnson, senior project manager at Valley Queen, is being honored this month for reaching a remarkable milestone — 30 years with the company and still going strong. To mark Lance’s 30th anniversary, Jon Rogers, director of communications at Valley Queen, said,  “Lance has been a steady, influential force... Read more
72 Enter Annual Kids Fishing Derby
The annual 4th of July Fishing Derby at Lake Farley in Milbank was a fintastic success again this year. Wendy Hentges, who sponsors the event along with her husband Rick, said, “We had 72 children participate. The weather cooperated with a sunny and warm, but windy day. Fun was... Read more
Feeding SD Food Giveaway Set for July 9
The third food giveaway of 2025, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 4-5 p.m.  The event will again be held in the Living Word Church parking lot on the north end of Milbank on Hwy.15. ... Read more