Six-year-old Kimber Downes is ready to say “Hakuna Matata.” Kimber’s wish of visiting Hawaii is about to come true. She and her family will soon be whisked away to the Disney Aulani Resort and Spa in Kolani, Hawaii, courtesy of Make-a-Wish of South Dakota and Montana and her Adopt-a-Wish... Read more
Pianists from the music studio of Susan Karels presented a recital at Peaceful Pines in Milbank on Tuesday, December 16. Participating musicians:Front Row: Addison VanLith, Sofia Cano, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, and Alexa MartinezSecond Row: Jose Sanchez, Uziel Nonoal Mendoza, and Darin HagenNot pictured: Abril Ayala Ramirez Read more
Miss Milbank 2026 Olivia Foell feels it is important to be an advocate for literacy. As the guest of the MIlbank Elementary School and Principal Dave Graf, Olivia read stories to the students of Mrs. Lester, Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Scott, and Miss Essington. She also stopped by Mrs. Wagner’s... Read more
Over 20 Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 2026 SDMEA South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. This year will mark the 27th year of the event sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Susan Karels, instrumental teacher for grades 6-12 in Milbank, prepared the students with assistance... Read more
One of the tiniest fans of the Milbank Bulldogs made quite a splash in her sweet and snazzy cheer uniform during the Milbank vs. Dell Rapids basketball game at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, December 13. Head basketball coach Logan Diede and his wife Lauren, the school nurse at... Read more
The Milbank Middle School student council challenged the entire middle school to participate in Penny Wars. The council set a goal of raising $2,000. In just under one month, they made their goal and went on to surpass it by collecting $2,600. Miss Schubert’s homeroom raised over $670 to... Read more
The 23rd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! No reservations are required. Don’t spend the day alone or without a traditional Christmas dinner. If your family is... Read more
Piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their annual Christmas recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 7. Benson Wellnitz, Eno Hicks, Drew Peiker, Lucas Nelson and Mason Lewno performed in their first recital. Guests were treated to a variety of holiday classics and new arrangements... Read more
Kids, did you miss seeing Santa this year? Do you have a last minute request to whisper in his ear? See Santa at the Big Stone Library on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. until Noon. Take a special holiday photo. After that, Santa’s heading back to the North... Read more
The piano students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas Recital at Central Church on Sunday, December 14. Each student played one or two of their favorite Christmas songs. Students also shared their talents by spreading Christmas cheer in “mini recitals” around Milbank on Monday and Tuesday, December 15-16.... Read more
