The Milbank Middle School Music Department presented their annual Christmas Concert December 7, in the high school theatre. Student Musicians of the Month were also honored. September students were: Jayden Johnson (6th band), Merik Junker (7th band), Zoey Henderson (8th band), Conner Stricherz (6th choir), Ximena Lozano (7th choir),... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will hold their Christmas party on Thursday, December 21, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. Plans include a wrapped present gift exchange, games, and prizes. Teachers are also asked to collect items to donate to the Milbank Food Pantry. Read more
Twenty-four students from Milbank Middle School completed their auditions for the 2018 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. Local students who prepared scales and two etudes for their audition CDs were sixth grade students Aubrey Fraasch, Hope Karels and Aiden Quintanilla; seventh grade students Luis Berrones, Averie Engebretson, Merik... Read more
If St Nick’s suit is always a bit snug because you bake the best spritz, snickerdoodles, sugar, or other Santalicious-flavored cookies, don’t miss Seehafer Ace Hardware’s annual Christmas Cookie Contest. Drop your cookies at the store on Morningside Drive on Saturday, December 16, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.... Read more
Buck shot by Kevin Vanorny in Grant County on November 21. The 6×8 Buck scored 178 4/8. Read more
The Milbank High School music department will perform their Christmas concert Sunday, December 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. The Concert Choir, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will open with “Carol of the Bells” arranged by Peter J. Wilhousky. They will also share Amy Bernon’s “Aurora... Read more
The 2018 Milbank youth wrestling program holds its registration and parent meeting Thursday, December 7, at 6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lunchroom. “It’s never too late to be involved in a life-long learning experience,” says Milbank Wrestling Booster Club President Ron Krause. “Even if you have never... Read more
All three floors of the Grant County Courthouse are brimming with holiday cheer and filled with 19 beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The courthouse staff hosts its holiday open house on Saturday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The concert is free and everyone is invited. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform the musical selections:... Read more
Eunice Trygstad of Milbank won $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks today (Saturday, December 2) during the Holiday Cash Drawing sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Eunice was at Hartman’s Family Foods, one of the participating merchants, when her name was drawn. Milbank Area Chamber Events Director Laura... Read more
