The students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas piano recital at Central Church in Milbank on Saturday, December 14. Musicians who were available also played in “mini recitals” at Peaceful Pines and the Milbank Hospital on Monday, December 16, and at Park Place and The Bank coffee shop... Read more
The 51st Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. After rehearsals in the morning, the group presented performances at the Dakota Prairie Museum and on Main Street. They performed their finale at Market on the Plaza. This year, the players’ ages ranged from seventh graders... Read more
Milbank Middle School had 27 students complete auditions for the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The musicians prepared scales and two etudes in preparation. Spring 2025 marks South Dakota’s 26th Annual Middle School All-State Band Festival. The 2025 edition of the All-State Band will be held in... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer performed their Christmas recitals at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 8. Students played a variety of holiday classics. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas reception following each recital. Students who performed in their first recital included Ellie Zubke, Isaac Zubke, Penelope... Read more
The First English and Zion Lutheran churches in Ortonville will host a Blue Christmas service. Everyone is welcome! Blue Christmas provides a time to acknowledge God’s presence and is especially helpful for anyone who is mourning or struggling. Offered on what is called the “longest night” of the year,... Read more
The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members. The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University.... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after... Read more
Swig or slurp, and share your soup of choice at the all-new Soup Walk when Hometown Christmas flicks the switch to start the holidays this Saturday, December 7, in downtown Milbank. Why choose between going to the evening events hungry or not going? Now, you can have it all. Head... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented a recital at Living Word Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 23. Twenty-four violin and cello students performed a variety of solos and ensembles, including folk songs and classical pieces from Suzuki Books 1-6, hymn arrangements, fiddle tunes, and Christmas carols. Book 1 students performed... Read more
