The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts in the Milbank High School Theater. Middle school musicians (grades 6-8) will share their music on Tuesday, December 9. Ensembles conducted by instructors Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn will feature each grade... Read more
Ho-ho-hoping to get a sweet picture of your littles with Santa? Be in downtown Milbank Saturday night, December 6. Santa will be arriving at First Interstate Bank at 6:30 p.m. just after Miss Milbank 2026 lights up the tree at the Valley Queen Music Park at 6 p.m. But,... Read more
The 34th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. The band will feature 100 students from 26 schools. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3... Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays! The annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will have jingling all the way. Start your holidays with a jam-packed weekend of fun, food, and festivities. First up, is the Soup and Cookie Walk on Friday, December 5, from 5-7 p.m .It’s causing... Read more
The Pump 2.0 in downtown Milbank held its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Day meal and welcomed over 300 guests. The restaurant served a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings catered at cost by Dakota Butcher. Bob Schultz, owner of the Pump, said, “We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful... Read more
Five MHS musicians and an MHS alumnus played in the 52nd Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 22. The group joined hundreds of cities across the world who are also celebrating 2025 TUBACHRISTMAS. The 30 Aberdeen players ranged in age from fifth grade to 60-plus. Milbank students... Read more
Senior Anna Neugebauer has been chosen as the October Student of the Month at Millbank High School. She is the daughter of Justin and Pam Neugebauer. Anna is a member of the basketball and track and field teams, She participates in HOSA -Future Health Professionals, Future Business Leaders of... Read more
Thanksgiving is the day when there’s always room for one more at the table. The Pump 2.0 in Milbank has taken that sentiment to heart for five years. Bob and Heidi, owners of the Pump 2.0 and their hardworking team, have a place at their table for you or... Read more
The 62nd Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner. The new Miss Milbank will be crowned on Saturday, November 15. To keep the (snow)ball rolling, here’s Clue No. 7 in The Mystery Snowman Contest. Look for the Bonus Clue! Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be... Read more
The Milbank Special Olympics bowling team attended the 2025 South Dakota Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament Singles in Aberdeen on Friday, October 31. Peggy Greiner, coach for the Milbank bowlers, said, “Everyone had a great time. This is a great experience for all ages, especially seeing friends from across... Read more
