MHS Fall Vocal Concert Set for October 26
The Milbank High School Vocal Music Department will perform in concert in the MHS Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.  MHS Vocal Music Director Miriam Schwenn invites everyone to attend. The Concert Choir... Read more
Boos, Van Hoorn, and Pinkert Give Gallons to Community Blood Drive 
LifeServe Center acknowledged Gloria Boos of Milbank for her milestone four-gallon donation during the Milbank community blood drive on October 8. Tracy Pinkert reached his two-gallon milestone, and Paula VanHoorn surpassed a total of one gallon. “These milestones represent years of generosity and a commitment to showing up for... Read more
Science Saturday For Kids October 17 at Milbank Hospital – Avera
Is your child always asking “Why?” Do they dream of helping others or curing the common cold? Are you over cleaning up exploding volcanos? You need a new idea. Science Saturday takes the mess out of your kitchen and gets your child into a safe and fun environment that... Read more
Final Food Giveaway of 2026 Coming Up Wednesday, October 14
The fifth and final food giveaway of 2026, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14.  Brenda Maass, coordinator of the event offered these tips and reminders: The event will be held in the Living... Read more
Alzheimer’s Association to Give Presentation at MARTA Meeting
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting at Pizza Ranch in Milbank at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 15.  Jon Carroll from the South Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will give an overview of the impact of Alzheimer’s and about supporting... Read more
SD FFA Foundation Awards Jackets to Milbank FFA Members
To its owner, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) jacket is a physical reminder of their personal accomplishments achieved through FFA –  a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy.  This fall, five members of the Milbank FFA, along with 413 other members from 86... Read more
Women’s Connection Finds the Magnificent in the Mundane
The  Women’s Connection, a nondenominational Christian, community organization gathered on Tuesday, September 15. The main speaker was Janie Krohn of Yankton. Her message focused on “Finding the Magnificent in the Mundane”. Betty Reinke and Beth Mueller delved into the inner workings of the Braille Book Production Center at Trinity Church... Read more
Big Stone Commons Celebrates 1st Anniversary 
Big Stone Commons and the collection of businesses in the historic former Big Stone School building celebrated their first anniversary on Friday, September 11. The Great Plains Zoo gave a presentation on exotic animals including tenrecs– a hedgehog  from Madagascar – and milk snakes. Tacos were served to many... Read more
Liam Heller Selected as MHS September Student of the Month
Senior Liam Heller has been named September Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Jesse and Katie Heller. Liam plays in the band and sings in the choir at MHS. He enjoys running in his spare time and is a member of the... Read more
MARTA Starts New Season This Thursday
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting at Pizza Ranch in Milbank on Thursday, September 17, at 11 a.m. Annelies Nef Seffrood, will give an overview of the newly-created Boys & Girls Club in Milbank. A short business meeting will be conducted... Read more