MHS Cast Shines  in “A Christmas Carol” This Weekend
Banish your bah-humbugs with the beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” This  two-act adaptation of the traditional Charles Dickens tale returns to the stage in the Milbank High School Theater for two performances this weekend. Choose Friday, November 7 or Saturday November 8. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets... Read more
Milbank Treat Street Costumes are Hex-tra Cute
Treat Street 2025 sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) and 33 participating Milbank businesses and organizations was a howling success. The wind and the rain made the night simply eerie-sistible. Over 700 princesses, pumpkins, Labubus, witches, and Wednesdays along with their mummies and deadies were goblin’... Read more
MHS Vocalists Perform in All-State Chorus Event
Eight vocalists from MHS joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and  November 1.  The Denny Sanford Premier Center served as the rehearsal and performance venue for the Grand Concert... Read more
Blood Drive to Benefit Area Hospitals Held at MHS
“I was so impressed by the student turnout and the strong tradition of blood donation at Milbank High School,” said Abbie Arneson, territory representative for LifeServe Blood Center. “The leadership of Janelle Korstjens and the dedication of both students and faculty made this first drive with LifeServe an incredible... Read more
MHS Colorguard and Marching Band Take Top Spots at Hobo Days
The MHS Colorguard received first place and the MHS Band received second place in the A Division of 2025 Hobo Days hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings on October 11.   The Milbank High School band then completed their marching season during Band and Parent Night at the... Read more
Milbank Businesses to Go Batty for Treat Street on Halloween
Witch way to the candy? Milbank’s fang-tastic tradition of Treat Street on eek Halloween is coming to Main Street on Thursday, October 31. Trick or treaters will boo-gie downtown from 5:30 -7 p.m. Candy, more candy, costumes, and surprises are guaranteed to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about.  If... Read more
Have Brunch and Help Combined Appeal on Sunday, October 26
This brunch has it all.! Breakfast and lunch rolled into one with a side of help for Combined Appeal. On Sunday, October 26, treat yourself to a delicious brunch from 9 a.m. until Noon at The Bank in downtown Milbank. Satisfy your Sunday morning cravings with just enough sweet... Read more
MMS Band Students Play in Eastern Dakota Music Festival
Ten Milbank Middle School band students were selected to participate in the annual Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival hosted by Webster on October 14. Patty Baule, retired band director from Webster, was the guest conductor. The culminating concert was held in the Webster Armory. Many parents and friends... Read more
Milbank HOSA Students Experience Medic Camp
Over 65 MHS students learned lifesaving skills such as Stop The Bleed, Hands Only CPR, how to use an EpiPen auto-injector through an escape room experience during a medic camp in the Milbank Armory on October 14. The students also toured an ambulance and learned about the possibilities of becoming... Read more
Milbank Middle School Student Council Packs Mercy Meals
Student council members from Milbank Middle School helped pack over 3,000 Mercy Meals at the Orphan Grain Train collection center on Wednesday, October 15. The students raised $350 by selling concessions at middle school football games, and they donated the money to help fund the meals. The activity was... Read more