Handmade and artisan gifts are on everyone’s list this year. Milbank’s Hometown Christmas makes it easy to find extra-special gifts. The 2024 Craft and Vendor Fair sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is set for Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the... Read more
We’ve got a hunch, you’re gonna love this brunch! This Sunday, November 24, relax and enjoy Brunch at The Bank from 9 a.m. until Noon. Brunch – that magical combination of breakfast + lunch. Just enough sweet, just enough savory. Caramel rolls, breakfast pizza, egg bake, coffee cake, breakfast... Read more
Milbank’s cross country team held their end-of-the-season awards ceremony on Monday, November 18. Ashlynn Batchelor received the Most Valuable Runner on the girls team. Bryan Meyer was chosen the Most Valuable Runner on the boys team. Head coach Eric Townsend also singled out Meyer for his effort and hard... Read more
Ella Sandvig celebrated her 18th birthday with chocolate cheesecake and her fellow contestants during the Milbank Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 9. If she blew out the candles in hopes of receiving a list of awards, she got her wish. Ella was chosen as the first runner-up for... Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Winter! Why mumble and grumble about it? Have a good laugh instead with the annual Name a SDDOT Snowplow Contest hosted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.The contest runs through midnight on Friday, December 6. All South Dakotans are encouraged to... Read more
Piano students of Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager, and Sheila Dailie performed in three mini recitals at The Bank coffee shop in downtown Milbank on Saturday, November 9. Musicians included:Back: Jenna Pederson, Olivia Mueller, Isabelle Karels.Middle: Mya Robish, Priya Zemlicka, Remi Homan, Kami Dashiell , Gracyn Huizenga, Maddie Dashiell, Lillian... Read more
The 12-member Bulldog debate team brought home the Class A Sweepstakes trophy from the 32nd Annual McGovern Speech and Debate Tournament held in Mitchell on November 8-9. The team was led by Max Schuelke, who claimed first place in varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate, and Carlos Olivares Zuniga, who captured second... Read more
For 40 years, Dave Myhre – you might have called him the Schwan’s man – has driven a yellow truck and delivered ice cream, frozen food, and treats directly to the doorsteps of thousands of families. On Thursday, November 8, Dave finished his route early and took a final... Read more
Jericho Jones was crowned the new Miss Milbank during the 2024 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Jericho, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Jenette Benscoter and Dion Jones. She was sponsored by First Bank & Trust, BNJ Electric, and Core 24 Fitness. Ella Sandvig,... Read more
All interested youth are invited to join Milbank Area Youth Wrestlers. Never wrestled? Haven’t wrestled for several years? Not a problem. It is never too late to get involved in the MIlbank wrestling community. A registration and parent meeting will be held in the lunchroom of Milbank Elementary School... Read more
