Laura Mueller Celebrates Cancer Free Birthday
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
Fire Burns Rethke Home
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
New Doctor and Psychologist Joining Avera Milbank
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
VanMeters Have First Baby of 2018 at Milbank Hospital
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 Keeps on Giving
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
Three Positions Open on WVEC Board of Directors
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative 77th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Gym. Three members will be elected to the board of directors. All three will serve three-year terms. Candidate petitions must have at least six (6) member signatures,... Read more
Angela Hoeke Chosen January Student of the Month
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
MHS Musicians Audition for All-State Band
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
Nyssa Duffield to Student Teach in Milbank Band Program
Milbank High School band director, Susan Karels, is pleased to announce that Miss Nyssa Duffield will begin her student teaching assignment with the Milbank 6-12 grade band department on Monday, January 22. “I have waited 26 years for a student teacher to come into our program,” expressed Susan Karels.... Read more
Milbank Middle School Honor Roll Announced
Milbank Middle School announces the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Eighth Grade Honor Roll Distinction – 3.800 or higher Cole Brown, Maiah Brown, Taryn Dusky, Hailey Hupke, William Karels, Ella Kasuske, Kaden Krause, Madison Mathews, Marion Mischel, Hattie Muellenbach,... Read more