The 62nd Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner. The new Miss Milbank will be crowned on Saturday, November 15. To keep the (snow)ball rolling, here’s Clue No. 7 in The Mystery Snowman Contest. Look for the Bonus Clue! Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be... Read more
The Milbank Special Olympics bowling team attended the 2025 South Dakota Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament Singles in Aberdeen on Friday, October 31. Peggy Greiner, coach for the Milbank bowlers, said, “Everyone had a great time. This is a great experience for all ages, especially seeing friends from across... Read more
Angie Christiansen, community relations specialist for Northwestern Energy, was in Millbank on October 30 to present a check for $2000 to Jolene Rick, director of the Grant County Combined Appeal (GCCA). The utility company has been a dedicated donor to Combined Appeal since 1996. Christiansen said, “NorthWestern Energy is... Read more
Mark Keeton, head coach of MHS golf, awarded letters to Bulldogs on the 2025 team during their end–of-season potluck gathering. Two seniors – Jonathan DeBoer and Jesus Padilla Ramirez were recognized for concluding their high school careers, and they each received a major M. Major M Winners:Jonathan DeBoer –... Read more
Groceries for Vets is holding a special giveaway on Thursday, Nov 13, in Milbank. The event starts at 8 a.m. at Berens Market. Bob Frink, who has been spearheading the giveaways, says, “We’ll have eighty $50-boxes of groceries. Plus, each box will contain a one-pound block of cheese from... Read more
The Bank coffee shop in downtown Milbank served delicious brunch fare on Sunday, October 26, and donated their tips and a portion of the sales to Grant County Combined Appeal. A check for $2500 was presented to Jolene Rick, director of Combined Appeal on October 30. The Bank has... Read more
Banish your bah-humbugs with the beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” This two-act adaptation of the traditional Charles Dickens tale returns to the stage in the Milbank High School Theater for two performances this weekend. Choose Friday, November 7 or Saturday November 8. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets... Read more
Treat Street 2025 sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) and 33 participating Milbank businesses and organizations was a howling success. The wind and the rain made the night simply eerie-sistible. Over 700 princesses, pumpkins, Labubus, witches, and Wednesdays along with their mummies and deadies were goblin’... Read more
Eight vocalists from MHS joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1. The Denny Sanford Premier Center served as the rehearsal and performance venue for the Grand Concert... Read more
The MHS Colorguard received first place and the MHS Band received second place in the A Division of 2025 Hobo Days hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings on October 11. The Milbank High School band then completed their marching season during Band and Parent Night at the... Read more
