MHS Oral Interp Team Hosts 2026 Invitational
Local News October 15, 2026 0
The MHS oral interpretation team hosted their first event of the season – the 2026 invitational – on Monday, October 5. The Milbank team is coached by teacher Anna Hieserich. Results for the Bulldogs:Colton Roark- Storytelling- Superior PlusJack ter Denge- Duo w/ Laskowske- Superior Preston Laskowske- Duo w/ ter Denge-... Read more
USDA Completes First Base Acre Increase in Two Decades
Local News October 10, 2026 0
Agricultural producers can soon begin enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated to include more than 30 million new base acres. This expansion, the first in 20 years, was made possible by the Working... Read more
Milbank Area Chamber Members Elect New Leadership
Local News September 30, 2026 0
Two new board members were elected to fill open positions on the board of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) during the Chamber’s annual meeting held at The Pump on Tuesday, September 29. Becky Boswell outgoing president conducted the meeting. Kayla Wellnitz was chosen to serve a three-year... Read more
Heller and Townsend Crowned 2026 MHS Homecoming King and Queen
Local News September 20, 2026 0
Liam Heller and Zayda Townsend were crowned the 2026 MHS Homecoming King and Queen at Coronation held at the National Guard Armory tonight, Sunday, September 20. Liam, who is the son of Jesse and Katie Heller, and Zayda, who is the daughter of Eric and Christine Townsend, will reign... Read more
Absentee Voting Opened Today in Grant County
Local News September 18, 2026 0
Absentee voting began today, Friday, September 18, in Grant County, as well as across South Dakota. However, each state has its own set of rules. Check the box below to see how each state handles this process. Important Dates to RememberSeptember 18 — Absentee Voting BeginsOctober 19 —Voter Registration... Read more
Seffrood Elected to Associated School Boards of South Dakota
Local News September 16, 2026 0
Milbank School Board member Annelies Seffrood has been elected to the board of directors of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). She will represent the Northeast Region of the ASBSD in the 700-1,399 enrollment category. Seffrood was appointed to the board of the private,nonprofit organization last fall... Read more
“Do Dates” at the Grant County Library
Local News September 16, 2026 0
Starting Thursday, September 17 – Adult Coloring Sessions with Barb – Each Thursday afternoon Starts at 1 p.m. Supplies are provided. New techniques are explored. Everyone is invited! Thursday, September 17 – Adventures for Fun for kindergarten and first graders and Fun Quest for second to fifth-graders. Third Thursday... Read more
REMINDER: Community Bible Study Starts Tonight
Local News September 14, 2026 0
Community Bible Study (CBS), an interdenominational Bible study, begins its 22nd year in Milbank. Valley Baptist Church will be the host this year. Valley Baptist is located at 409 W. Sixth Avenue in Milbank The first meeting is 7 p.m. on Monday, September 14. All men and women are... Read more
MHS Announces Candidates for 2026 Homecoming King and Queen
Local News September 9, 2026 0
The MHS 2026 Homecoming festivities will start with Coronation on Sunday, September 20. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the National Guard Armory. Coronation tickets are $2 for grades 1-12 and adults. Activity passes will not be accepted. Classic board games will be the theme of... Read more
Tamijo Bronson Honored as Summit School Board Member
Local News August 26, 2026 0
Tamijo Bronson, a member of the Summit School District Board of Education, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, presented by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). Bronson is being recognized for reaching her sixth-year milestone of service. “Tamijo’s years of service on her local school board... Read more
