Eighth grade student, Marshall Voeltz, secured the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at Milbank Middle School. He finished in the top position out of all the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Marshall has taken the qualifying test to determine if he will advance to the... Read more

Jamie Pekelder of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks advises anglers to use caution when heading onto the ice at area lakes. “If you are unsure of ice conditions, check the thickness before driving,” he says. “Stay away from shoreline areas with springs and creeks flowing into them, and... Read more

Laura Mueller just celebrated her 40th birthday. Forty is a special birthday, but for Laura this one holds extra meaning. Not only is she starting a new decade, she is starting it cancer free. “Breast cancer doesn’t have to be a life sentence or something to destroy you,” she... Read more

The Milbank Fire Department responded to a fire call at the home of Mark Rethke on Wednesday, January 24, at 3:18 p.m. The home is located at 14497 SD Hwy 15. The rescue team arrived to find a single-story residence with a walk-out basement. Smoke was emanating from all... Read more

Avera Medical Group Milbank announces James Bailey, MD, a family medicine physician, will join the clinic in February. In addition, his wife, Wendy Bailey, PhD, will also join the staff as a psychologist in summer 2018. Their five children also will relocate to the Milbank area this summer. Dr.... Read more

Sara and Ryan VanMeter of Milbank are the parents of the first baby born in 2018 at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Millicent Jeannette VanMeter was delivered by Dr. Nanci Van Peursem on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:53 p.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces... Read more

Grant County Combined Appeal gives to the community through the generosity of its many donors. The organization donated $1,546.85 each to the Salvation Army and the Grant County Food Pantry on Thursday, January 25. The 2017 drive exceeded the goal of $185,000, and the excess dollars are also being... Read more

Angela Hoeke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jack Hoeke and Ann Christenson. At school, Angela is involved in HOSA and band. Outside of school, she takes part in EMT training and works in... Read more

Thirteen students from Milbank High School auditioned for the South Dakota All-State band. The South Dakota All-State Band concerts will be held in Rapid City on March 22-24. Auditioning from Milbank were: Back l. to r.- Logan Meyer (freshman trombone), Drake Rogers (freshman tuba), Noah Mursu (sophomore alto sax),... Read more