MHS Singers to Perform in All-State Chorus This Weekend
Local News October 28, 2025 0
Two mixed vocal quartets from MHS will be joining nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1. The Denny Sanford Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue... Read more
School Board Considers Calendar Changes and Accepts Resignations
Local News October 20, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met Monday, October 13, for its regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Justin Downes and Dick Schwandt, president of the board, led the meeting. Board members present also included Amy Thue, Annelies Seffrood, and Jeremy Steffensen. Jon Christiansen was absent. Calendar Options for the... Read more
Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Coming to Hometown Christmas in Milbank
Local News October 16, 2025 0
The Milbank Area Chamber’s annual Hometown Christmas will glow even bigger and brighter this year. Two full days —Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6– will be packed with activities for all ages. Check this list twice: shopping events, the soup walk, Lego contest, free Christmas movie, vendor fair,... Read more
75 Boxes of Groceries Go Home With Veterans
Local News October 14, 2025 0
The second Groceries for Vets event on October 7 in Milbank was declared a resounding success. Organizer Bob Frink said, “The handout was amazing.” The event was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., but Frink said, “We had 30 to 40 vets in line at 7:45 a.m., so we... Read more
MHS Band and Colorguard to March in Hobo Day Parade
Local News October 10, 2025 0
The Milbank High School Band will be marching in the Hobo Day Parade in Brookings on Saturday, October 11. The annual event at South Dakota State University will also include high school bands from Chester, Dakota Valley, Miller, and Webster Area. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade... Read more
Milbank Chamber Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
Local News October 8, 2025 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held its annual meeting and member mixer on Monday September 29, at The Bank in downtown Milbank. The annual Dessert Dash fundraiser with 12 decadent desserts was conducted, and 50 percent of the $1091 dollars raised was donated to Options for Women... Read more
Groceries for Vets Set for Tuesday, October 7 in Milbank
Local News October 6, 2025 0
Grant County veterans are coming together for the second time this year to help their fellow veterans in a program called Groceries for Veterans. Five organizations devoted to veterans have donated the money to purchase boxes of groceries. The boxes will be distributed by representatives from the groups on... Read more
Roger Hoff Sworn In as New Grant County Commissioner
Local News October 5, 2025 0
Roger Hoff was sworn in as the new member of the Grant County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse in Milbank on Tuesday, September 30. It marked the beginning of Roger taking on the responsibilities of the late Marty Buttke, who died unexpectedly on August 24. Buttke had served... Read more
Final 2025 Food Giveaway Set for Oct. 8 in Milbank
Local News October 3, 2025 0
The fifth and final food giveaway of 2025, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, from 4-5 p.m. The event will again be held in the Living Word Church parking lot on the north end of Milbank... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Signs Go Up in Milbank
Local News September 23, 2025 0
Have you noticed the Grant County Combined Appeal signs that popped up around Milbank on Monday, September 21? The signs were posted near the Old Mill, First Bank & Trust, and Wells Fargo. Jolene Rick, fundraising chair for Combined Appeal, and Clee Brakke, supporter and former MHS shop teacher... Read more












