Bands Announced for Lake Farley Country Concert
The Milbank Area Chamber announced Chase Bryant will headline the Farley Fest this summer. Clare Dunn will be the opening act. Farley Fest is set for the weekend of July 20 – 22, with the country concert on Saturday night. Chase Bryant is the grandson of Jimmy Bryant, who... Read more
Schwenn Named MHS Teacher of the Year
Today, February 23, Miriam Schwenn was selected as the 2018 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year. Schwenn graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1994. She began her teaching career at Milbank Middle School and High School. A comment from a nomination for Schwenn read: “I really... Read more
Lincoln Day Dinner This Saturday
South Dakota Republican leaders will be in town Saturday, February 24, to speak on issues crucial to the region and state.The perennial Lincoln Day Dinner starts with a social hour at 5 p.m. at Speedway Bar and Grill in Milbank. A buffet dinner and program follow at 6 p.m.... Read more
Farley Fest Returns to One Big Weekend
Farley Fest is coming back this summer in a big way. Instead of events scattered throughout the summer, the festival will be packed into one weekend. That’s how the fest started and according to Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director, fans continue to request its original... Read more
Red Cross Bloodmobile Needs Your Help
The first American Red Cross Bloodmobile blood drive of 2018 is Tuesday, February 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Unity Square. The goal is to collect 110 units. “Because the last blood drive was less than 110 days ago, we are working hard to fill the appointment slots,”... Read more
Sophia Seffrood Selected February Student of the Month
Sophia Seffrood, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of John and Annelies Seffrood. Sophia is active in band, choir, student council, and FFA. She is also a member of the cross country and basketball teams. She enjoys... Read more
Wilmot School District Considers All-Sports Coop With Milbank
The Milbank School District Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, February 12. Superintendent Tim Graf reported the Wilmot School District inquired about forging an athletic cooperative with the Milbank School District. “I don’t know where they’re at in the process. This was not a formal request. They... Read more
Some historians and several descendants of John Hanson (1721-1783) claim he was actually the first president of the United States. He was the first president under the Articles of Confederation. To celebrate Hanson’s and all the U.S. Presidents’ contributions to our great country, we offer these lesser known facts:... Read more
MathCounts Team Finishes Third
Nine teams from the Northeastern South Dakota Chapter of MATHCOUNTS vied for a chance to compete at the state meet. The schools met in Brookings on February 3. Milbank Area placed third by collecting 32.25 points. Holgate MS (Aberdeen) won the top place with 45.25 points, followed by George... Read more
Milbank Debate Team Takes Part in Rushmore Challenge
The Milbank High School debate team took part in the Rushmore Challenge at Harrisburg February 9-10. Participating in the event were: (Back l. to r.) Tristyn Fischer, Trevor Holting, Lars Andersen, and Nathan Loutsch. (Front) Christian Peery, Claire Mischel, and Kimberlly Aburto. The team competes at the Northern South... Read more