Susan Karels, the band instructor at Milbank Middle School, announced the band awards for the 2021-2022 school year. Karels was assisted by Deb Rausch. Musicians of the month for eighth grade: Garrett Weber, Devon Mueller, Evy Liebe, Ashlynn Lamp, Jonathan DeBoer, Jasmine Tietjen, Kalli Moser, and James Nelson. The winner of... Read more
The Second Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament tees off on June 11 at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. Someone is going to walk away with a golf trip to Las Vegas with a value up to $1000! Other prizes include $500 gift certificates to Berens Market,... Read more
Ten St. Lawrence School sixth graders were honored during the 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, marked the 33rd year she has presented the class. The 2022 graduates include: Addison Brown, Kara Fonder, Brooke Hendricks, Keaton Johnson, Andrew Karels, Will Muellenbach, Tate Pew, Raina Untalan,... Read more
For the first time, the 38 children from Emanuel Lutheran Preschool were joined by the four-year-old preschoolers from the American Lutheran Preschool during their annual two-day trike-a-thon at the outdoor course at Emanuel Lutheran Church. According to Karen Tillma, director of the Emanuel Lutheran Preschool, the money raised goes to St.... Read more
It’s time to register kids age five through fifth grade for the 2022 Summer Reading program. Summer reading is free and scheduled for Wednesday afternoons from June 8 through July 20. Registration is required by June 1. The theme is an Ocean of Possibilities. Children will participate in ocean-related activities and... Read more
Lincoln Kiley and Josey Skaarer each won a new bike at the 2022 4-H Bike Rodeo at the Grant County 4-H grounds. United Hardware donated the bikes. Over 70 youth, along with their bikes, participated in the rodeo on Friday, May 20. The biannual bike safety event is led... Read more
The new sign is up on Main Street in Milbank. Great Western Bank has converted to First Interstate Bank. If you are a Great Western Bank customer, you officially became a First Interstate Bank customer today. According to Kevin Riley, President and CEO of First Interstate Bank, headquartered in Billings, Montana,... Read more
Senior Isaac Sousa was chosen as Milbank High School’s May Student of the Month. He is the son of Joe and Karen Sousa. Isaac was involved in band, choir, theater, and FFA. He also participates in 4-H, is a member of the swim team, and plays the piano. During... Read more
Grant County Emergency Management is requesting assistance in documenting and assessing the damage sustained across Grant County during the storm that hit the area on May 12. Did you experience damage? The 211 Helpline is a new service provided by the State of South Dakota and will be used to... Read more
The three and four-year-old students at Emanuel Lutheran Preschool presented their spring programs. According to Karen Tillma, director and head teacher, the four-year-olds’ program was entitled Jesus Meets Mother Goose. It included many familiar Christian songs and skits featuring Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Tillma is assisted by Nora Escudero. At the... Read more
