The Milbank School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of Koch School Principal Tim Lease during a special meeting of the board Monday, March 7. Lease will relocate his family to Brookings, where he has accepted a position as principal at Medary Elementary School. Before joining the Milbank... Read more

Milbank High School junior, Connor Lightfield, and senior Rebekah Tuchscherer were named co-champions in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the State A Debate and Individual Events Tournament Friday and Saturday, March 4-5 in Aberdeen. “Connor and Rebekah both went undefeated throughout the tournament,” explained head coach Natasha Hartman. “Since they are... Read more

Alaina Rausch, eighth grade student from Milbank Middle School, participated in the 17th annual Middle School All-State Band in Pierre this past weekend. Alaina was recognized during the concert for being a three-year participant. “I want to give a special congratulations to Alaina for her third year of participation... Read more

The Milbank High School student council presented a $250 check to Jim Gesswein, chairman of Avera Milbank Area Hospital board. The council raised money throughout the year during different fundraisers in an effort to give back to the community. Along with donating to the hospital building fund, the council... Read more

The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee recently donated $2,500 to the Milbank Avera Cancer Support Group.The donation will help to continue their efforts in educating and supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. “The cancer support group is a great way for people to help... Read more

The Grant-Deuel School District is holding a series of meetings to gain public input and suggestions in its process of forming its dissolution plan. The first meeting took place Monday, February 29, at the commons area of the school. The district voted at its February school board meeting to... Read more

Have you heard the name Jami Lynn? Remember it. It’ll be cool soon. Heck, it’s already cool. Especially if you like bluegrass music and the story of a rising star who just happens to be a local girl. Jami Lynn, a folk and blue grass singer and songwriter, has... Read more

The Grant County Republicans and Democrats will host a Legislative Cracker Barrel Saturday, February 27, at the Milbank Visitor Center community room from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Senators Jim Peterson and Jason Frerichs along with Representatives Fred Deutsch and John Wiik will be present for questions and feedback about... Read more

The Milbank High School speech and debate team captured second place in the small schools sweepstakes at the Rushmore Challenge in Harrisburg Friday, February 12. The team was awarded a stuffed tiger for a trophy. Senior Rebekah Tuchscherer led the team with an undefeated record in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Other students... Read more