The blood drive held in Milbank on April 27 collected 35 units of blood. “Enough to help save up to 105 patients in need,” said Abbie Arneson of LifeServe, the nonprofit blood supplier that organized the drive. Joyce Hermans was recognized by LifeServe as a 7-gallon donor. “This is... Read more
The 2026 South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will happen in 34 communities on its journey to the state summer games. The Milbank leg of the Torch Run begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Athletes and officers will run or walk to carry a... Read more
The Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual spring concerts in the high school theater. The high school concert is set for Monday, May 11. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade concert is set for Tuesday, May 12. Both concerts begin at... Read more
Buckle Up May 11–31 and Every Day! That’s the advice of the Milbank Police Department, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety – Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They are all emphasizing the need for drivers to buckle... Read more
Matt Lenards, a 2017 graduate of MHS, grew up playing football, basketball, baseball and running track for the Bulldogs in Milbank. He recalls practicing and getting in a quick game of lightning at Unity Square as early as third or fourth grade. So it was a surreal experience to... Read more
Senior Olivia Foell has been chosen as the May Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Olivia is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. Olivia participates in Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She is also a member of... Read more
Sheila Dailie and 22 of her piano students hosted a spring recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 26. Front Row: Mark Breon, Abigail Breon, Abe Loeschke, Millicent VanMeter, Jonah Ibarra, Parker Robish, and Jackson Hendricks Middle Row: Royce VanMeter, Landon Athey, Priya Zemlicka, Paris... Read more
Senior Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga was chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Isela Zuniga and Carlos Olivares. Yanderyn is a member of the MHS choir and band. She belongs to Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Educators Rising. She takes... Read more
Piano Students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Spring Piano Recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 26..Guests were treated to classical, contemporary, blues, and praise and worship music. Senior Camryn Sovell performed her senior showcase. Recital musicians at the 3 ‘clock performance (all left to... Read more
MHS will host the 2026 FFA banquet at the school on Thursday, April 30. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Members, parents, FFA alumni, and supporters are invited. Read more
