What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more

The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more

The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more

Families needing help with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to apply for the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree gives clothes and toys to families who otherwise would not receive Christmas presents. Donations provided nearly 200 children with gifts last year. Applications... Read more

Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and their families, begin the annual Scouting for Food and Sight Drive Saturday, October 22. This year’s drive is a two-part event. First, on Saturday morning October 22, the scouts will go door-to-door in Milbank to place door hangers.... Read more

Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor, was honored with the Achievement in Service award at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. She received the award during their annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 9-13. Approximately 1,600 4-H youth development professionals from across the nation... Read more

The Milbank Middle School student council spearheaded an effort to help restock the Grant County Food Pantry. “Each homeroom of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades was given an incentive to bring items to donate to the food pantry,” explained middle school counselor Heidi Wellnitz. “Any homeroom that brought... Read more

Nathan Loutsch, a sophomore at Milbank High School, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Chorus. He is the son of Jeff and Marie Loutsch. Chase Pinkert, a junior at MHS, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Band. He is the son... Read more