The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present a mid-winter concert Monday, February 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Milbank High School theatre and is free and open to the public. The band will perform a variety of favorites including Funkytown, Cups, 25 or 6... Read more
As part of the statewide methamphetamine awareness campaign, “Meth Changes Everything,” a community meeting will be held in Milbank. The meeting will take place on February 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Milbank High School theater. Rolls and coffee will be served. Prevention provider Jeanne Pufahl-Ward will speak about... Read more
Milbank High School senior, Hallie Van Sambeek, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Rodney and Stacy Van Sambeek. At MHS, Hallie is involved in band. She records statistics for the wrestling team and participates in the youth bowling league at... Read more
Catholic Schools Week is Saturday, January 28 through Friday, February 3. The theme this year is SonForce Kids. The week is filled with out- of-this-world adventure. Along the way, students learn to trust in God, unite with God, train to serve God, follow God, and lead others to faith... Read more
Today, January 25, marks one month since the Grant County area was struck by the 2016 Christmas Day ice storm. The storm left turmoil in its wake for nearly five days and 3,500 Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative members without power. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard declared a state of... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The 2017 Walk is scheduled for June 9-10. Teams have until January 31 to sign up. “There is no registration fee the first year,” stated core committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “We are trying to develop... Read more
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring and is making a difference? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve – nominate that special teacher for the 2016-2017 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful teachers is so... Read more
Four hoopsters took the top spots at the local Knights of Columbus free throw competition on January 15, at St. Lawrence School. They advance to the Knights of Columbus district contest slated for Sunday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the new middle school in Watertown. Local winners include:... Read more
MHS Career Day is Wednesday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to noon and is designed to inspire both students and speakers. On one hand, it exposes students to different occupations. On the other hand, Milbank area businesses can showcase their work, their journey to becoming a professional, and meet... Read more
Alfred’s Cafe Opens in New Hospital
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Alfred’s Cafe opened its doors Wednesday, January 18. The cafe serves patrons seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the new Milbank healthcare campus. Everyone is welcome. There’s even free coffee all the time. The name recognizes two Alfreds -Alfred Gonzenbach and Alfred Nef -founders... Read more
