The sign-up for the annual Back-to-School – School Supply Program for the 2026-27 school year will continue through Tuesday, April 14. Sign up will be held in the Milbank Elementary lunchroom from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Grant County Christian Service Council. Stay tuned for the pick-up... Read more

Milbank High School juniors will host the 2026 Prom on Saturday, April 11. On Cloud 9 is this year’s theme. The Grand March list includes 73 couples.  Everyone is invited to attend the Grand March that will be presented at the National Guard Armory at 8 p.m.  Doors open... Read more

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