Super Bowl to Kick Hunger
Milbank is kicking hunger with the 4th Annual Souper Bowl of Caring this week. Be part of the team! Drop off canned soup, canned ingredients to make soup, packages of noodles, and crackers to collection boxes at Berens Warehouse Groceries, Hartman’s Family Foods, and several churches by Super Bowl... Read more
Middle School Concert on Monday
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theatre. The concert is free and open to the public. The bands are directed by Susan Karels and Nyssa Duffield, NSU student teacher. The Middle School... Read more
Grant County Republicans to Meet
The Grant County Republicans will meet at The Pizza Ranch in Milbank on Friday, January 26, at noon. Elections and a short business meeting are on the agenda. Interested in being a Precinct Committee volunteer for Grant County? To find out the details attend the Meeting! Read more
Mia Van Lith Wins St. Lawrence Geography Bee
Sixth-grader Mia Van Lith claimed the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at St. Lawrence School on January 23. Van Lith outlasted Layten Osowski in the tie breaker round to win the competition. Siera Wenzl finished third. Mia now takes the South Dakota State Bee Qualifying Test... Read more
Shooters Advance to District Free Throw Contest
Seven young hoopsters captured the top spots in the local Knights of Columbus free throw contest held Sunday, January 21, at St. Lawrence School. Earning the top spots and advancing to the district shoot are: (Back l. to r.) KC representative Tim Weber, Ivy Lewno, Isaac Schulte, Joe Schulte... Read more
Barnyard Roundup is Theme for Catholic Schools Week
St. Lawrence School in Milbank celebrates Catholic Schools Week Saturday, January 27 through Friday, February 2. This year’s theme is “Barnyard Roundup – Jesus Gathers Us Together.” The roundup begins Saturday, January 27, with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a bbq and hotdog meal at 6 p.m. Bingo... Read more
Enter Kiwanis Club Car on Ice Contest
Need some cold hard cash? Look no farther than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis Club of Milbank’s Car on Ice is parked on top of Hurley Pond and ready to roll – right to the bottom. Guess the day and time that happens and you could win $500. To wager... Read more
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Scheduled
Boys and girls from age 9 to 14 are invited to line up for the local competition of the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition starts Sunday, January 21, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence School gymnasium. Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in... Read more
Nominate A Teacher for Milbank Teacher of the Year
Know a teacher who gives 110 percent? Do tell! Nominations for the 2017-2018 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award are now being accepted. The Milbank Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for the ESA and South Dakota Teacher of the Year award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Lawrence School in Milbank, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local Catholic school. Starting Friday, January 12, students from St. Lawrence will join students from 83 other... Read more