MHS Selected as State Tournament Band of the Day
The Milbank High School band will be the band of the day at the State Class A boys basketball tournament in Sioux Falls on Saturday, March 18. The group will perform for all four sessions of the tournament on Saturday which will be televised on South Dakota Public Television... Read more
First Reading of Agribusiness Ordinance Approved
The Grant County commissioners met Tuesday, March 7. They approved the first reading of Ordinance 2016-1B following a joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Board. The ordinance, amending Grant County Ordinance #2004-1, would define agribusiness activities as the use of land for commercial purposes related to raising,... Read more
Spring Forward This Sunday
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m on Sunday, March 12. Read more
Milbank Fire Department Responds to Fire
The Milbank Fire Department and the Revillo Fire Department responded to a call for help on Sunday, March 5, at 12:03 p.m. Trucks were dispatched to 14572 179th Street, south of Revillo to the home of June Giossi. June’s son, Dakota, was cutting with a torch when fire started... Read more
Southern Hospitality Serves Milbank
If it’s true you can taste the love in someone’s food, Bri Hermans’ meals are like a giant hug. Every day she bundles up a home-cooked dish and delivers it to a hungry family. It might be spaghetti or lasagna, tacos or enchiladas, or the midwestern staple of meat... Read more
Milbank Chamber to Host Masquerade Ball
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly unveiled plans for their spring masquerade ball Saturday, March 25. The event is for adults 21 and over from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “Join us for a night of mystery and intrigue as you dance... Read more
Connor Lightfield Wins Second Debate Championship
Milbank High School senior, Connor Lightfield, defended his state title during the Class A State Debate tournament at Mitchell High School last weekend. Lightfield was co-champion with fellow teammate, Rebekah Tuchscherer, at the 2016 state event. He was again crowned State Class A champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate for 2017.... Read more
Sarah Grabow Named March Student of the Month
Sarah Grabow, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the March Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Elli Grabow. Sarah is involved in theater, TATU, FOR (Friends of Rachel), and cadet teaching and is a member of the National Honor Society. She also... Read more
Free Food Arriving from Feeding South Dakota
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is partnering with Feeding South Dakota to give over 12,000 pounds of free food to families and individuals. The food giveaway is Wednesday, March 8, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Milbank Fire Hall on Highway 12. Feeding South Dakota will... Read more
Bob Hirsch Inducted into Coaches Hall Of Fame
Former Milbank High School teacher and coach, Bob Hirsch, was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame during the State Class A-B combined wrestling tournament February 25, in Sioux Falls. “I had an incredible experience in wrestling, Hirsch expressed, but realize a lot of people helped... Read more