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
William Karels, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. William is the son of Jason and Susan Karels. William is involved in band, choir, cross country, track, theater, and student council. Outside of school, he participates in 4-H and is... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet on Thursday, September 16. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members are asked to bring one (or more) favorite or famous recipes to share. The recipes will be compiled into an informal recipe booklet for distribution... Read more
Erma Bombeck, the matriarch of American suburban humor, said, “Never have more kids than car windows.” Loreen Hartman, the matriarch of the Milbank Hartman family, was probably too busy to listen. Loreen has 12 children. She and her late husband, Bill Sr., raised their rollicking brood in a sturdy,... Read more
