Turn Clock Back During Halloween Blue Moon Tonight
Local News October 31, 2020 0
The world might be conspiring against kids to take the fun out of Halloween this year, but the stars have a trick of their own — a Blue Moon on Halloween. If you’re under 18, you’ve never seen a Blue Moon on Halloween, as the last time the phenomenon... Read more
Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive Begins October 30
Local News October 29, 2020 0
The Boy Scouts of America’s annual Scouting for Food drive begins on Friday, October 30, when Scouts place a reminder on your front door. This year, the Scouts will not be going door-to-door to collect bags of food. Instead, Boy Scouts of America created an online platform to help you make a donation. Jeff Loutsch, Scoutmaster of Boy... Read more
Free Lunches for All Students in Milbank Schools
Local News October 28, 2020 0
According to Nancy Meyer, business manager for the Milbank School District, the district’s application for free school breakfast and lunch was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture {USDA). The school district will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students enrolled in the Milbank schools and at... Read more
Wiese and Hupke Place Third at Circle of Courage Tourney
Local News October 19, 2020 0
The Milbank High School Oral Interp team competed in The Circle of Courage tournament hosted virtually by Washington High School in Sioux Falls. MHS team members submitted recordings of their performances, which were judged in four rounds of competition. They were ranked in each round and given scores from one to 100. According to Natasha Karels, coach for the... Read more
MHS Students Audition for 2020 All State Orchestra
Local News October 19, 2020 0
Five MHS students auditioned virtually for the 2020 South Dakota All State Orchestra. The orchestra and choir concert planned for last spring was rescheduled due to COVID for April 20, 2021 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Applicants include: Violin 2 – Nicholas Fonder (freshman), Trumpet-DeAndre French (senior), General Percussion, Mallets and Timpani – Merik Junker (sophomore), Violin 1 – Joe Schulte... Read more
High School to Resume All Classes in Person
Local News October 16, 2020 0
MHS Principal Dan Snaza announced today that all students will attend classes in person beginning Monday, October 19. Snaza says all students will resume a normal class schedule at the school except for those who have opted for the dedicated distance learning program. Snaza reminds parents to closely monitor... Read more
Covid Situation at Forefront of Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank School Board of Education met for its regular meeting Monday, October 12. Covid-19 was the main topic of their discussions. Twenty-three students or staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 and 219 have been quarantined since the start of the school year. Superintendent Justin Downes said the majority of the... Read more
October City Council Meeting Held
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, October 12, in the Millbank Community Room. Voting results for five items on the consent agenda include:Authorized Mayor Raffety to sign documents regarding AIP Grant #3-46-0034-017-2020 CARES Act, $20,000. Appointed Jason Sackreiter to the planning and zoning commission.... Read more
The last food giveaway of 2020 was held on October 7 at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. According to Brenda Maass, co-coordinator of the drive, 23 volunteers served 350 families 14,350 pounds of food. Maass says everything went like clockwork. “We were able to distribute the food to the first... Read more
USDA Announces up to Additional $14 Billion for Agricultural Producers
Local News October 13, 2020 0
The USDA announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) began September 21 and runs through December 11, 2020.Producers can apply for CFAP 2 at USDA’s... Read more
