Firefighters from across northeast South Dakota will convene in Milbank to conduct their annual training on Saturday, April 23. So, don’t be alarmed if you see groups of firemen in coveralls or full gear and several firetrucks parked in various neighborhoods in Milbank and at Lake Farley. Milbank is... Read more
Heidi Wellnitz, Milbank’s middle and high school counselor, says, “The high school will host registration night on April 26 at 6 p.m. in the high school theater. All current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to attend.” According to Wellnitz, the meeting will cover the requirements for high school, and time will be allocated for students to register for their high school... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will be meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members will be prepping for the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) State Convention, which will be held May 10-11 in Oacoma. The Milbank chapter... Read more
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to... Read more
The hunt is on! The Milbank Community Pride and Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders host their annual Easter egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16. It’s an egg-stra special day for every bunny in preschool through second grade. Things get hoppin’ at Avantara at 10 a.m. Find eggs with candy, and... Read more
Want some help with hoops this summer? Registration for basketball camp is open. Girls who will enter third through eighth grade next fall are eligible to sign up now. Campers will learn fundamental play, breakdown drills, and team scheme. Camp will be held from May 31-June 2 at the... Read more
Marion Mischel, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Heidi Mischel. Marion is involved in tennis, golf, and FFA. Outside of school, she is active in 4-H and plays the piano. She is also... Read more
Still Got Game—This year marks the Third Annual MHS Alumni Men’s Basketball Tournament and the first women’s exhibition game. Both will be played on Saturday, April 16, at the Milbank Armory. Doors open at 9 a.m. with games starting at 10 a.m. Admission for fans is free, but a free-will... Read more
The hunt is on! The Milbank Community Pride and Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders host their annual Easter egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16. It’s an egg-stra special day for every bunny from preschool through second grade, and it starts at Avantara at 10 a.m. Find eggs with candy, and... Read more
Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, announced the winners of the Love Local Passport event. Shoppers and business owners reported they got to know each other better, had fun boosting the local economy, and found great deals, too. First Choice Real Estate, Pipestone Systems, and... Read more
