The Milbank FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet Thursday, May 12, where the 2016-2017 officers were elected. Trevor Schmidt was selected as president for the 2016-2017 school year. Other officers selected were Kimberlly Aburto, vice president; Claire Mischel, secretary; Chase Pinkert, treasurer; Sarah Jarman, reporter; Nathan Loutsch,... Read more
Milbank High School students enrolled in zoology this semester attended a class field trip to Big Stone Lake. Directors of the trip were Dennis Skadsen and Cory Zirbel of the Northeast Glacial Lakes Watershed Project and MHS instructor Jim Dahl. “This field trip was a win-win experience as the... Read more
Sixteen fifth grade students from Koch Elementary School were honored for their achievements in the classroom by receiving the President’s Award For Educational Excellence. They were recognized at the conclusion of the D.A.R.E. program Thursday, May 12, in the Koch School gymnasium. To receive the award, students must have... Read more
The baccalaureate service for 2016 MHS graduates is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The Milbank Ministerial Association will preside over the service. Music will be provided by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council will sponsor a Picnic in the Park every Wednesday this summer. Children of all ages can meet for a hot nutritious meal. “The council has been working on this project for nearly a year,” stated council member and organizer of the event, LeAnn... Read more
“A Night In Oz was a tremendous success,” stated St. Lawrence School Principal Brenda Anderson. “The Gala was a night of fun and fellowship that raised funds to ensure the future of St. Lawrence School. “A huge thank you to the Gala committee that created an amazing environment and... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club made a donation to Golden Living Center to spruce up its outdoor spaces. The Bees donated bird feeders, bird baths, and bird seed. The presentation was made to Activities Director Tammie DeWald. Making the presentation on behalf of the Junior Busy Bees were (left to... Read more
Sixth-graders from Milbank Middle School joined the city-wide Shape Up Milbank Days. The students, along with their teachers, helped clean up by collecting 20 bags of garbage from the school grounds, Hurley Park, the track area, ditches, and the baseball field. Read more
The public is invited to attend the annual Milbank High School Woodshop, Agriculture and Art Show in the high school lobby Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 7:30 p.m. “Projects made by the students throughout the school year will be on display all afternoon through the start of the... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association has scheduled its monthly meeting for Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The speaker for the meeting will be Tabitha Radermacher, who will inform the members all about acupuncture. She graduated from the College of Acupuncture at Northwestern... Read more
