The nation is mourning Dolly Parton. Parton died August 25 at the age of 80. Her legend will live on in the country music she performed and in the over 3,000 – she claimed it might be closer to 5000 – songs she wrote. She had no children of... Read more
The MHS Class of 1976 held its 50th Anniversary Reunion on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. The event drew 49 graduates from the 115-member class. Alumni traveled from California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Texas. Several attendees came from Aberdeen, Brandon, Custer, Madison, Milbank, Mitchell,... Read more
The Bulldog Booster Club hosted its fifth annual Bulldog Booster Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of MIlbank on August 15. The team of Adam Jones, Brandon Berens, Jalen Snaza, and Derek Whitlow won the 18-hole tournament. Kathleen Holscher and Ryan Scoular coordinated the event. All proceeds... Read more
Valley Queen and the Valley Queen Charitable Foundation were honored by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) with the Community Service Award for exceptional partnership in supporting student learning. Valley Queen was selected for demonstrating support for Milbank students, staff, and the community using both financial contributions... Read more
Don’t miss it! Wednesday, August 5, is the final Suns Out Buns Out Summer 2026 event sponsored by 203 Realty in Milbank. Stop by for free burgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sign up to win prizes! Additional seating available at The Venue. Find your... Read more
MHS chorus members Jack ter Denge (baritone), Macy Mueller (soprano), and Bryton Blauert (baritone) performed in concert with the 52nd South Dakota High School Honor Choir at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City on Friday, July 24. The trio first traveled to Spearfish for rehearsals and, along with... Read more
Tammie Dewald of Milbank presented a talk about butterflies and gardening at the Big Stone City Library on Wednesday, July 22. Over 20 people attended. The library is a branch of the Grant County Library system. Read more
The Ortonville Fire Department received a check for $2,500 from Casey’s on Thursday, July 15. The gift was an expression of gratitude for the firefighters’ rapid response to an early morning blaze that broke out on February 4. Firefighters had battled flames and heavy smoke, but had mounted a... Read more
The first day of the 2026-2027 school year for Milbank students is Tuesday, August 18. Classes begin at 8:15 am. Registration has been set for Monday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, August 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. School photos will be taken... Read more
Unearth Our Story, the Summer Reading program at the Big Stone Library, flew by like a pterodactyl after a crunchy insect. The two-month event was replete with everything about dinosaurs and a puppet show for kids and parents. Kids earned Book Bucks by reading and shopped for toys in... Read more
