Everyone is encouraged to attend the Memorial Day programs in Milbank on Monday, May 29. The holiday begins with Mass at the St. Lawrence Cemetery at 8 a.m. The memorial wreaths will be posted at 9 a.m. at the cemetery. Father Gary DeRouchey will address the group, and an all-unit firing squad will... Read more
Get your kids registered for the free Summer Reading program at the Big Stone City Branch Library! Registration is open from May 17-31. The Summer Reading program will be held each Wednesday from 1:30-2:45 p.m. starting June 7 and continuing through July 19. Events are designed for kids entering... Read more
Six piano students who study under Sheila Dailie performed for judge Maria Grant of the National Guild of Piano Teachers. The auditions were held in Brookings on Friday, May 12. The Milbank students each received a superior or superior-plus rating. Students:Maci Mueller – State Winner – 4 years Natalie Thaden... Read more
The piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their annual spring recital on Sunday, April 30, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. An ice cream social followed the performance. Musicians from the 1 p.m. presentation:Back Row – Kinleigh Brandenburger, Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Kyler Brandenburger, Dylan Meister, Trinity Brehmer, Tatum Brehmer, Stella... Read more
The Milbank Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries, invites everyone to a special event on Tuesday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. at Central Church. Tickets are $5 and include a light dessert. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated. Debby Schmitz of Harvey, North Dakota, will speak on... Read more
Milbank High School seniors will graduate this Sunday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Everyone is welcome to attend. Superintendent Justin Downes will conduct the ceremony. Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Elizabeth Neugebauer and Max Lightfield, members of the Class of 2023, have been selected... Read more
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department put out three fires in four hours on Wednesday, May 3. Fire Chief David Giesen said, “At approximately 1 p.m., we were dispatched to Hwy 15 and 138th Street for a controlled burn that got away from the landowner. James Madsen was burning CRP... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual spring concerts next week. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will perform on Monday, May 8. The high school musicians will perform on Tuesday, May 9. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
Everything about Milbank’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will stay the same EXCEPT the location. The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 6, will have a change of venue, but not a change of heart. The free family-friendly fiesta is moving into the Milbank Elementary School due to the... Read more
The piano students of Renae Wollschlager held their spring recital on Sunday, April 30, at Central Church in Milbank. Musicians included Tanen Schmieg, Macie VanLith, Addison Brown, Kaylee Torgerson, Leticia Stahl, Riley Brown, Elise Graham, Dezirae Stahl, Hadassah Kauffman, Maddie Dashiell, and Kami Dashiell. Submitted Photo-Back row: Tanen Schmieg, Macie... Read more
