Students in second through fifth grade attended Science Saturday on October 28 at the Milbank Hospital. The students learned about the heart by viewing an actual cow heart and making slime to simulate blood to learn about its components. They also learned how to stop bleeding and the effects of sugary foods... Read more
Amelia Pederson, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Amelia is the daughter of Dan and Ellie Pederson. Amelia takes part in tennis, track, band, choir, and theater. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and making music and art. She says... Read more
Hey, Kids! Orange you glad it’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Fear!The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Treat Street on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Main Street. Come as you aren’t. Local businesses will be handing out eerie-sistible treats and weaving a web... Read more
The Milbank Collection Center for the Orphan Grain Train hosts its annual sausage dinner on Sunday, October 22, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Meet your family and friends for Waldner’s German-style sausages, buttered potatoes, sauerkraut, and assorted desserts. A free-will offering will be taken... Read more
The annual Scouting For Food drive starts this Saturday, October 21 and runs through Friday, October 27. Cub Scout Pack 38 and Scout BSA Troop 45 of Milbank facilitate the campaign to help fight hunger in Grant County. According to local scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch, Scout tents will be set up... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library invites kids in first grade through fifth grade to enjoy after-school Books and Bingo with their friends on October 30. The event is free but registration is required. Books and Bingo will be held from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Parents are responsible for... Read more
Two musicians from Milbank High School have been selected for South Dakota’s 2023 All-State Orchestra. The SDHSAA made the announcement on Monday, October 16, after auditions were held on the Dakota Wesleyan University Campus in Mitchell on October 12. MHS seniors and Violin 1 players, Rachel Schulte (chair 12) and Joe Schulte... Read more
The Milbank High School Vocal Music Department will perform their annual fall concert on Monday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available for $3 and $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, the group will present: “Riversong,” “The... Read more
Avery VanOverbeke of Milbank has earned the highest award the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) confers on its scouts — Eagle Scout. He will be recognized during a ceremony on Sunday, October 22, at 2 p.m. at American Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited to attend. According to scoutmaster Jeff... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch in Milbank at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 19. This month’s activity will be ROSE-THORN-BUD. Each member will name a positive aspect of their life (Rose), a recent struggle or challenge (Thorn). and something new and exciting in... Read more