Couples Walk Through The Garden At 2016 MHS Prom
Glitz and glamour adorned eighty-four couples as they took a “Walk Through The Garden” at the 2016 Milbank High School junior-senior prom Saturday, April 30. Brad and Jackie Olson announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the garden. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons... Read more
Nancy Hansen Retires After 40 Years at Valley Queen Cheese
Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. recently honored Nancy Hansen on her retirement after working for the company for over 40 years.  Nancy is the eighth employee in the company’s 87 year history to reach this milestone. Nancy started her career with Valley Queen in March 1976 when she worked... Read more
4-H Youth To Host Bike Rodeo
Four Grant County 4-H youth members will host a Bike Rodeo/Safety Day Thursday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Grant County 4-H Grounds. Registration will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Chairman William Karels, along with committee members Benett Street, Tatum Berry, and Hailey Hupke,... Read more
Youth Compete At State 4-H Shooting Sports
Thirty youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 22-24 at the Expo building in Fort Pierre, SD. Over 1,500 youth across South Dakota posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot. Seven ranges were used in the Expo building and four... Read more
Moms Form New Mentoring Team
The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) and the Interlakes Community Action Partnership in Milbank are teaming up to form a Mentoring Moms program to assist young, often single, mothers. The program will match consenting young pregnant women and new parents with experienced volunteer mothers who will offer friendship... Read more
Kalen DeBoer to Speak at Althletic Banquet
Tickets are on sale for the annual Milbank High School athletic banquet set for Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Guest speaker will be Milbank alumnus Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer is entering his third season as an assistant coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterback coach for the... Read more
Sports Equipment Drive at Koch School
Hope Karels, fourth grade student at Koch Elementary School, is leading a sports equipment fund drive as part of her Bulldog Nation community service project. “Please donate any items you are not using in your closets and garages,” stated Hope. All collected items will be donated to the Community... Read more
Sexual Assault Film Shown To Public At MHS
The Milbank Police Department, Milbank High School and Beacon Center of Watertown will host a free film showing of The Hunting Ground Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the MHS theatre. “As police chief and a father I feel this film is a must see for students planning... Read more
MARTA Members Celebrate
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) enjoyed a fun-filled April meeting with “Celebrate” as its theme Thursday, April 21. Each MARTA member wore carnival masks to accompany the theme in preparation for the group’s upcoming state convention May 3-4 in Pierre. Bill and Cathy Zubke gave a short... Read more
Preschoolers are Driving Force behind Trike-A-Thon
Emanuel Lutheran Preschool in Milbank will host a trike-a-thon Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3, to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. “We hope to raise awareness about the work St. Jude Children’s Hospital does for families at no cost,” stated lead teacher Karen Tillma. “When childhood... Read more