Diplomas and senior photos for the MHS Class of 2017 require pick up as soon as possible from the high school office. For questions, contact high school secretary Tammy Reiger at 605-432-5546. Read more
Downtown Tuesdays keep getting better! Downtown Tuesdays start at 4 p.m. every Tuesday on Main Street in Milbank. But where can you find a parking spot? Beginning today, just pull into one of the City of Milbank parking lots behind Speedway Bar and Grill or Great Western Bank. You’ll... Read more
The South Dakota 4-H Horse Show took place July 17-19 at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. Cassidy Schwagel, Brooke Schwagel, Marion Mischel, and Claire Mischel represented Grant County. Cassidy Schwagel won a purple ribbon and second place in the junior English showmanship. She also won a purple... Read more
Twenty-nine teams competed in the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s (WVRA) fourth team penning of the season on July 22. The money-winning teams penned three cattle in under 55 seconds. Mike McKernan, Tom Graham, and Casey Yamaura placed first. Lonnie Schrunk, Casey Arndt, and Calvin Thompson took home second. Brad... Read more
Kelsey and Travis Buttke own and operate Backyard Bulldogs Child Care in Milbank. The Buttkes purchased the former KC Hall on Highway 15 and opened in March 2016, “We started with about six children,” Kelsey said. “ We now have 17 children enrolled and serve 10-13 on any given... Read more
The Milbank Backpack Program received a $1,020 donation from two raffles held during the Pine Hills Golf Club member-guest Calcutta tournament. “This is the first time we have been able to donate the prize money to a worthy cause in our community,” stated Pine Hills Club member Kevin Kouba.... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20th at the Millstone for breakfast. Please bring school supplies or a small monetary donation for the school supply drive. No business meeting will be held. Read more
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile staged a blood drive Tuesday, July 11, at the Milbank High School lunchroom, and obtained 91.17% of its goal. “We were a little short of our goal of 136 units,” stated local coordinator Margaret Skoog. “We collected 128 units. Most drives around the area... Read more
Whimsy on Main in Milbank, through its Kid’s Theatre Company, presented Peter Pan on July 14, at the Speedway Event Center. The children’s favorite featured Isaac Graham as Peter Pan, Cailey Sime as Tinkerbell, Beckham Berry as Peter’s Shadow, and Reece Schuneman as the Crocodile. Wendy was played by... Read more
Grant County 4-H’ers held a 4-H Fashion Revue youth-in-action event July 11. A public runway show was presented at 6 p.m. in conjunction with Downtown Tuesdays. The Grant County 4-H Office also hosted a workshop. “The two-day workshop focused on selecting outfits and preparing for the youth-in-action judging,” says... Read more
