Senior Jacy Dexter has been chosen as the March Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Brandon and Hillary Dexter. At MHS, Jacy is a member of the track and field and volleyball teams. She is also involved with HOSA, the Fellowship of... Read more
It might not feel like it today, but spring is right around the corner and so are the 2026 Northeast Area Special Olympics Spring Track and Field Games. Milbank will host the meet set for Friday, May 1. It’s a big day for the community and especially the Special... Read more
The Special Olympics of South Dakota State Cheer and Basketball Competitions were held in Mitchell from March 28- 29. Over 600 athletes competed. Counting the athletes, coaches and volunteers, the total number of participants was over 1000. Many spectators also attended. Congratulations goes to the Milbank Special Olympic teams,... Read more
3…2..1… Artemis II launched its mission at 5:30 p.m. CST tonight, April 1. It will be the first crewed journey around the moon since 1972 and the next giant step to Americans setting foot on the moon again. Are you counting down the days to something big? Retirement? A... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 22 seventh and eighth graders at the annual Festival for Young Voices held in Brookings on Monday, March 23. Taram Stadem served as the guest director for the event and rehearsed with the large ensemble throughout the day. Their grand concert... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) announced the winners of the raffle held on Wednesday, March 18. The raffle was part of Ag Appreciation Day hosted by MACC that included the annual pancake breakfast, eight vendors, speakers, and ag-related demonstrations. The event was attended by over 100 people... Read more
Senior Elyssa Tomec has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Nicci Stengel. Elyssa takes part in HOSA and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She plays softball and serves as the volleyball team’s... Read more
The annual Spring Fling and Easter Party will be held at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, April 4. All children ages three to 10 years old are invited. The event runs from 1 -2:30 p.m., but it is designed to be come-and-go-as-you-please. Three stations will be... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will host their monthly meeting at the Milbank Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. A basket fundraiser will be held. Proceeds will help support a scholarship to be awarded to an MHS senior who plans to pursue... Read more
Members of the Milbank High School Choir performed during the 2026 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at Watertown High School on Wednesday, February 25. MHS Vocal Director Miriam Schwenn accompanied the students to the event. According to Schwenn, several students were unable to attend due to illness. ... Read more
