Chelsea Saxton, an MHS graduate and general manager of the GrandStay in Milbank, was named 2022 General Manager of the Year from GrandStay Hospitality. She received the award during the company’s brand conference held April 20-21 at the Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack in Columbus, Minnesota. President of... Read more
Bien Ranch Receives Award
Local News April 26, 2022 0
Nathan Bien, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2017, and Katie Vander Wal, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2018, plan to tie the knot on October 1. Their wedding day is expected to go smoothly as Nate has a lot of experience with knots. He has been... Read more
Milbank Brings Home the Trophy from NSU Math Contest
Local News April 26, 2022 0
Nearly 50 Milbank students attended the Northern State University Math Contest in Aberdeen on April 20. The contest consisted of four divisions: Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Senior Math. MHS won the traveling team trophy. Individually, Isaac Sousa took second place in the Senior Division and Amelia Pederson placed fifth in the... Read more
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Makes Two Drug Busts
Local News April 25, 2022 0
Kevin Owen, Grant County Sheriff, reports deputies conducted two traffic stops in one week that led to felony drug arrests. According to the sheriff’s office: In the early evening hours of April 15, a deputy with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 12 near United Hardware. During... Read more
Over 200 musicians in fifth through eighth grade performed at the South Dakota Bandmasters Contest in Milbank. Milbank students comprised 115 of the entries. Students from Big Stone City and Browns Valley, Deubrook, and Ortonville, Minnesota also competed. The instrumentals from Milbank received 43 Superior Plus ratings, 73 Superior ratings,... Read more
Interested in being an accredited weather spotter? Already a weather spotter, but need to get recertified? A free weather spotter class will be held Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Big Stone Fire Hall. No preregistration is required. Kelly Serr of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen will... Read more
Wiese and Lightfield Elected at State Student Council
Local News April 20, 2022 0
Members of the MHS Student Council, along with council members from over 60 schools across South Dakota, attended the state student council convention at The Monument in Rapid City. During the two-day event, students networked, heard guest speakers, met for regional council meetings, and gained new insight into leadership. A... Read more
Ryan Scoular Hired as New Milbank Middle School Principal
Local News April 12, 2022 0
Ryan Scoular has been named the new Milbank Middle School Principal. Scoular currently serves as a teacher and the athletic director for the Milbank School District. He will continue his duties as athletic director, but will no longer teach classes. Scoular replaces Kris Evje as principal after Evje resigned to accept... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Win Season-End Awards
Local News April 12, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team held their recent awards ceremony. Head Coach Brian Pauli presented Maurina Street with the team’s MVP Award. Isabella Anderson won the Defensive Player Award. Pauli also recognized both Street and Anderson for being named to the 2022 NEC All-Conference Team. Street was selected for... Read more
Caution Urged on Area Spring Roads
Local News April 12, 2022 0
The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to use caution while traveling on roadways this spring. Reports of barricades that have blown over or completely blown away as a result of high wind have been received. The sheriff says this makes it less likely a driver will notice a road closure or other hazard. The sheriff... Read more