MHS Homecoming Week Info and Schedule
2024 Homecoming for Milbank High will be celebrated September 8 – 13. Coronation is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, at 7 p.m. in the National Guard Armory. The 2023 royalty, Nadia Thue and Raul Berrones will crown their successors. Tickets for Coronation are $2 per adult or student in... Read more
Lightfield Serves as a Summer U.S. Senate Page
It’s been nearly 200 years since the first United States Senate page was appointed in 1829 by Daniel Webster, a senator from Massachusetts who supported John Quincy Adams. Fast forward to 2024, and you find Graham Lightfield, now a senior at MHS, who served as a page for two... Read more
Milbank Community Bible Study Ice Cream Social Set
An ice cream social will be hosted by Community Bible Study (CBS) at Lake Farley Park in Milbank from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9. In case of inclement weather, it will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Valley Baptist Church at 409 W 6th Avenue in Milbank.... Read more
Annual ADA Picnic Includes Proclamation From Mayor
The annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) picnic was recently held at the Milbank Visitor Center. The meal was hosted by the Grant-Roberts Area Disabilities Support Group and sponsored by First Interstate Bank. Duane Tillman from the Knights of Columbus and his helper, Jason, conducted the bingo games. An... Read more
Cub Scout Info and Sign-Up Night This Thursday
Interested in learning more about Cub Scouts? Want to Join? From Lions in kindergarten to Arrows of the Light in fifth grade, Cub Scouts earn adventures that are perfect for their grade level and rank. Being a Cub Scout encourages boys and girls to make friends and be helpful... Read more
Milbank’s Fire Truck Pull Raises $9,000 for Special Olympics
It took “watts” of energy for the Otter Tail team to win Milbank’s first-ever fire truck pull to benefit the Special Olympics. The Otter Tail Power team moved the load 45 feet in 16.77 seconds– the fastest time of the 18 10-member teams that competed. OTP gained the title,... Read more
First-Ever Fire Truck Pull in Milbank This Sunday
Somebody’s planning to pull a fast one on Main Street in Milbank this Sunday! But don’t worry the police, firefighters, and ambulance crew will be there, too. It’s all part of Milbank’s first-ever fire truck pull to benefit the Special Olympics.  The tournament will be run bracket style with... Read more
Join Chamber Coffee at Abbey of the Hills Tomorrow
Join Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members for Chamber Coffee at the Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center from 7:30-9 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Everyone is welcome. A light breakfast will be offered. Tours will be available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win... Read more
Johanna Ward – Teacher in Germany to Speak at MARTA Meeting
The Milbank Area Retired Teacher and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Two presentations are featured in this month’s program. Johanna Ward, an elementary teacher from Hamburg, will talk about her experiences as a teacher in Germany. Johanna is the... Read more
Get a Grilled Cheese and Malt at School Registration on Wednesday
Tomorrow, August 7, is the last day of registration for Milbank’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Registration is being held in the Milbank Elementary School gym. Special Olympics will be serving malts from 9 a.m.until 4 p.m. A free will donation is requested. Valley Queen will be serving grilled... Read more