Rhonda Preller of Milbank presided over the state convention of the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) on September 28-29 in Sioux Falls. Preller is the president of SDRSP and president of the Milbank chapter. Carmal Tobin, who leads the community services on the state board, and Paula Brakke,... Read more
Up for a little murder and mayhem? How about some dinner and a dress rehearsal to go with it? The annual St. Lawrence Murder Mystery evening unfolds on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Speedway in downtown Milbank. The play, Dress Rehearsal Murder... Read more
September is Intergeneration Month. At a recent get-together, the Johnson family took a photo to celebrate four generations. Jayce, two, and Jacksyn, nine months, are the newest members of the Johnson family. They are shown here with their dad, Jessy, of Milbank; their grandfather, Rusty Johnson of South Shore;... Read more
The Milbank School District will hold a screening for children who live in the district and were three years old by September 1, 2021. The developmental screening examines each child’s motor skills, speech, language, and general knowledge. The screening will take place at the Milbank Elementary School on Friday, October 15.... Read more
Individual Happy Harvest storytimes will be conducted at the Big Stone City Branch Public Library for children ages three through six. Parents are invited to sign up now. The child, parent, and librarian will meet in the children’s area of the library to do a fall-themed craft, stories, and... Read more
The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin is the 2021 One Book South Dakota selection. Kierra Ball, a South Dakota Humanities Council scholar, will lead a discussion of the book at the Grant County Public Library on September 27. The event begins at 7 p.m. and wil be hosted by The Friends of Grant County... Read more
The Bulldog Booster Club aimed at supporting Milbank student programs has been created by a group of school administrators, athletic coaches, and parent volunteers. The Bulldog Booster Club Board of Directors includes:President – Steve WenzlVice President – Ryan ScoularSecretary/Treasurer – Brian SandvigDirectors – Justin Downes, Dan Snaza, Kathleen Holscher, and... Read more
The Grant County Public Library wants to help you experience the world of virtual reality. From September 20-24, try the Oculus Go VR headset on loan from the South Dakota State Library. Whether exploring history and culture, science and space, or the thrill of riding a roller coaster, there is something... Read more
The interdenominational Community Bible Study starts its 2021-2022 sessions on September 20, at 7 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church at 409 West Sixth Avenue in Milbank. The books of Daniel and Revelations are the focus of study this year. Prefer an earlier meeting time? The morning sessions start at 10:15 a.m.... Read more
The 2021 MHS Homecoming Parade is set for Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.Floats line up on Flynn Drive. Want to enter your float? Everyone is welcome. Contact Heidi Wellnitz at Heidi.wellnitz@k12.sd.us for all the details. Read more
