The Grant County Public Library wants to help you experience the world of virtual reality. From September 20-24, try the Oculus Go VR headset on loan from the South Dakota State Library. Whether exploring history and culture, science and space, or the thrill of riding a roller coaster, there is something... Read more
The interdenominational Community Bible Study starts its 2021-2022 sessions on September 20, at 7 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church at 409 West Sixth Avenue in Milbank. The books of Daniel and Revelations are the focus of study this year. Prefer an earlier meeting time? The morning sessions start at 10:15 a.m.... Read more
The 2021 MHS Homecoming Parade is set for Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.Floats line up on Flynn Drive. Want to enter your float? Everyone is welcome. Contact Heidi Wellnitz at Heidi.wellnitz@k12.sd.us for all the details. Read more
William Karels, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. William is the son of Jason and Susan Karels. William is involved in band, choir, cross country, track, theater, and student council. Outside of school, he participates in 4-H and is... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet on Thursday, September 16. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members are asked to bring one (or more) favorite or famous recipes to share. The recipes will be compiled into an informal recipe booklet for distribution... Read more
Erma Bombeck, the matriarch of American suburban humor, said, “Never have more kids than car windows.” Loreen Hartman, the matriarch of the Milbank Hartman family, was probably too busy to listen. Loreen has 12 children. She and her late husband, Bill Sr., raised their rollicking brood in a sturdy,... Read more
Signed up for the 16th Annual Milbank Area Chamber Golf Scramble on Friday, September 10? If you play, you have a chance to win cash, door, and tee prizes, including $10,000 in cash if you hit a hole-in-one. The 18-hole four-person scramble opens with a shotgun start at 1... Read more
The LifeLight Festival returns to Milbank this weekend. The festival features Christian music and family entertainment. All events are Free and held in the Milbank HIgh School parking lot. Bring the family for motocross, street bike tricks, quad drifting, BMX stunts, food trucks, and more. Daryl Liebe, Milbank’s LifeLight... Read more
Overall Winners of the 2021 Avera Race for Hope included:5K – male – Nick Batchelor5K – female – Ashlynn Batchelor 5 Mile – female – Hilary Grabow 5 Mile – male – Jack Powers Winners in each age group included: Jack Powers, Jody Kuper, Brian Sandvig, Cory Schwenn, Nick Batchelor, Alex Harms, Ashlynn Batchelor, Susie Schuneman, Jennifer Squires, Joey Uhing, and Tamra Peschong. (Winners not pictured: BJ... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will tour Milbank’s new elementary school during their meeting on Thursday, August 19, at 11 a.m. Principal Dave Graf will speak to the group prior to the tour. Following the tour, MARTA members will meet for lunch at Habanero’s Restaurant. Read more
