Christmas Program at St. Lawrence School Set for December 11
St. Lawrence students will present their annual Christmas program with two performances on Wednesday, December 11. The first seating begins at 1:30 p.m. and the last one is at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. Volunteer student musicians will provide an instrumental prelude before the program begins.  This year’s... Read more
Christmas Concerts Coming Up Soon
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts in the next two weeks at Milbank High School.  Middle School Concert – December 10The middle school musicians – sixth, seventh, and eighth graders – will share their music on Tuesday, December... Read more
Hometown Christmas Moves to Main Street With New Events
Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and... Read more
Big Stone City Library to Host Christmas Crafts for Kids
Ho, ho, hoping for some holiday fun, kids? Make a Christmas craft at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, December 7.  The program is free! No registration is required.  Just join the group between 9 a.m. and noon.  Choose a craft from one of three age levels.... Read more
Milbank Craft and Vendor Fair on December 7
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
Combined Appeal Fundraiser Brunch at The Bank This Sunday
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
Cross Country Team Presents End-of-Season Awards
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 Celebrates Her 18th Birthday With Honors
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
Your Chance to Name a Snowplow
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
Rausch, Wollschlager, and Dailie Host Piano Recitals
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