Arla Foods Ingredients, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arla Foods, headquartered in Denmark, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Valley Queen. Valley Queen will produce ingredients from the Nutrilac® ProteinBoost product range. The patented microparticulated whey protein concentrate is used to increase protein levels in food and beverage products... Read more
On Sunday, March 2, at approximately 9:15 a.m. a pickup driven by Rodney Gustafson of Big Stone City, Minnesota, fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake. The accident happened near Laguna Beach north of Ortonville. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders, including the Big Stone... Read more
Sara Colombe Nominated For SD Ag Teacher of the Year
Local News February 25, 2025 0
Sara Colombe, MHS ag teacher and FFA adviser, learned she has been chosen as a finalist for the Golden Owl Award in a surprise ceremony at the school on Friday, February 21. Colombe is the recipient of the District One award for South Dakota and was nominated by students,... Read more
Schuelke Advances to National Debate Tournament
Local News February 25, 2025 0
Max Schuelke, a senior at Milbank High School, will compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held June 15-20 in Des Moines, Iowa. Schuelke will be one of two Lincoln-Douglas debaters representing the Northern South Dakota District. They will join 6,000 students from over 2000 schools... Read more
Governor Rhoden Invites Nominations for 2025 Ag Ambassador Award
Local News February 20, 2025 0
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or organization making a positive contribution to South Dakota’s agricultural industry. Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources... Read more
Free Groceries in Milbank for Veterans Starts March 4
Local News February 18, 2025 0
Grant County veterans are coming together to help their fellow veterans with a new program called Groceries for Veterans. Five veterans groups donated money to purchase 50 boxes of groceries. The boxes will be distributed by representatives from the groups starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at... Read more
Area Students Achieve Academic Honors at Dakota State
Local News February 13, 2025 0
Dakota State University in Madison announced its President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 Fall semester. A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students were recognized for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. Milbank area students who received the honor and attend the university full... Read more
Tim Czmowski Appointed to House Seat By Governor Rhoden
Local News February 13, 2025 0
Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed former Milbank resident Tim Czmowski to the open seat for District 6 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. District 6 includes the municipalities of Harrisburg, Shindler, and Tea. The position became available by the departure of Representative Harry Otten. Otten resigned on January... Read more
Przybycien and Schuelke Make Dean’s List at Dakota Wesleyan
Local News February 12, 2025 0
Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell announced that Shalyn Przybycien and Makenna Schuelke, both of Milbank, have qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean’s List for undergraduates. The list includes 381 undergraduate students and 22 graduate students. To qualify, a student must attain a semester grade point average of 3.5 on... Read more
Schuelke Wins State Debate Award and Scholarship
Local News February 10, 2025 0
MHS debater Max Schuelke was honored by the South Dakota high school speech and debate community during the Sioux Falls Roosevelt Sweet-Stakes Tournament held February 7-8. Schuelke received the Kristine Hayes Award in recognition of his outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and positive approach to speech and debate. The award, named... Read more