Two teams from Milbank participated in the regional MATHCOUNTS competition on Wednesday, February 8, at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Team One was composed of Taylor Hallquist, Kylynn Schwandt, Rylan Wendland, and Jeter Scoular. Macy Mueller, Ava Sichmeller, Darin Hagen, and Tate Pew made up Team Two. The MATHCOUNTS... Read more
After 27 years, Jack Hoeke will park his service truck and hang up his hard hat. Jack has been employed with Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) since June 5, 1995. He began as an apprentice electrician and by furthering his education and gaining experience, he now works as a... Read more
Merik Junker, a senior at MHS, was selected as the percussion winner of the instrumental division during the second annual USD Young Artist Competition. The competition was open to high school juniors and seniors. Junker received a $500 cash prize. Members of the Young Artist Competition held a public recital on February... Read more
Cupid: I’ve been using my arrows to cause people to fall in love since 700 B.C. Nine years ago, a quiver from my bow pierced Jonny Ash. It was nearly Valentine’s Day, and luckily, Jonny knew just what to do. You: Are you talking about Jonny Ash? The 2018... Read more
Think kids don’t learn anything practical anymore? Check out the latest from the ag education classes at MHS and MMS.. The 10 students enrolled in the advanced animal science course are learning to identify companion animals by constructing life-size dog breeds. They are also creating a cat page and passing... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their regularly-scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 16. The gathering starts at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. A Christmas-Valentine’s Day party will be hosted with games, activities, treats, prizes, and gifts for everyone in attendance. No... Read more
The free adult reading program continues through the end of February at the Big Stone City Branch Library. For every library book you check out, read, and return your name is entered in a weekly prize drawing. E-books checked out from Libby, audio books, magazines, and non-fiction books also all... Read more
The 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Band will be held at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls from March 23-25. The members of the bands were determined during six statewide auditions throughout the state. Ellie Neugebauer, Joe Schulte, and Rachel Schulte were selected from Milbank. Ellie, a senior and daughter of Justin and... Read more
Jamie Henderson has been named as the executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). The MACC board of directors made the announcement today, effective immediately. Henderson has worked at the MACC since December 2021 and as its interim executive director since August 2022. Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead (Moorhead, Minnesota) in graphic... Read more
Maurina Street, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Jodi Street.Maurina is active in cross country, basketball, and track and field. She also plays in the jazz band and was chosen to be... Read more
