Milbank Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Owner of 1st Choice Real Estate
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) hosted a ribbon cutting at 1st Choice Real Estate in Milbank on Thursday, September 26, to celebrate a change of ownership. Steve Hicks from Fargo, North Dakota, purchased the business from Trudi Niedert in August.  Read more
Mike Schwandt Retires From 19-Year Career at Valley Queen
Valley Queen celebrated Mike Schwandt’s final shift at the company on Monday, September 30. Schwandt began his employment there over 19 years ago in the packaging room as a box maker. He then worked on the fill point and seal line before becoming a packaging room lead and drain... Read more
Wilmot Homecoming Week Starts With Coronation 
The Wilmot Wolves are ready for an exciting week of Homecoming festivities beginning with their 2024 Coronation on Monday, September 30. Coronation will be followed by the annual celebratory bonfire. Coronation starts at 7 p.m. at Wilmot School. Queen candidates include Rhyanna Rudebusch, VyDalia Redday, Arianna Hart, and Mya... Read more
From Schwan’s to Yelloh: Home Delivery to End After 72 Years of Service
Say good-bye to Yelloh! Yelloh, known as Schwan’s Home Delivery until 2022, announced on Monday, September 22, it will end all operations in November. The business based in Marshall, Minnesota, has been delivering tubs of ice cream and other frozen foods in sunny-yellow trucks for 72 years.  Here’s the... Read more
See You At the Pole Tomorrow Morning at Milbank Schools
The phenomenon See You at the Pole™ – a student-organized event being held across the nation tomorrow morning, September 25, will take place at MHS, MMS, and Milbank Elementary. Students will meet under the flagpoles at 7:45 a.m. for student-led prayers. Everyone from the community is also invited. The... Read more
Ninnemans Experience Sturgis Rally
Sturgis. It’s the Olympics of motorcycle rallies. Without the woke, of course. Sturgis rally-goers usually leave their politics at home in favor of plain old red, white, and blue and stars and stripes. They show up for one reason – to let their hair down and let it blow... Read more
Construction Causes New Change for Parade Route
Have you been practicing your parade wave? Love decorated trucks and free candy? Then join the procession of maroon and gold at the 2024 MHS Homecoming Parade this Friday, September 13. The parade will start at 2 p.m. at Milbank High School on 7th Street. Due to ongoing construction... Read more
Milbank Gears Up for Homecoming Parade on Friday
Have you been practicing your parade wave? Love decorated trucks and free candy? Then join the procession of maroon and gold at the 2024 MHS Homecoming Parade this Friday, September 13. The parade will start at 2 p.m. at Milbank High School on 7th Street. Due to ongoing construction... Read more
Emmett Hanson Selected as September Student of Month
Senior Emmett Hanson has been chosen as the September Student of the Month at MHS. He is the son of Mike and Jess Hanson. Emmett participates in football, basketball, and track. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His hobbies include... Read more
Changes to Food Giveaway on September 11
The fourth of five food giveaways in 2024, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, September 11, from 4-5 p.m. in the Living Word Church parking lot north on Hwy.15 in Milbank. The event will be similar to the... Read more