The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and... Read more

According to MHS debate coach, Kathy Tyler, all four debate teams attended virtual tournaments last week. Tyler says, “Speaker points were outstanding for all our debaters.” The sophomore team of Max Lightfield and Aiden Ludvigson competed in the Sioux Falls Roosevelt Tournament on November 13 and November 14. Competitors... Read more

Three novice debate teams have started their 2020 season. All tournaments are held via Zoom.  Coach Kathy Tyler says, “The advantage of this is the teams are able to attend more novice tournaments, including tournaments just for novice teams that are put on by larger schools.”  This year’s topic is:... Read more

PERFECTION    4.0 FRESHMEN: James Batchelor, Nick Fonder, Aubrey Fraasch, Trey Gloe, Jayden Johnson, Hope Karels, Bridget Korstjens, Kaitlyn Krause, Maggie Kruger, Aiden Quintanilla, Kadence Rausch-Frank, Rylee Schlee, Nadia Thue, Isabella Vogel, Olivia Wendland, Stella Wendland, and Jaclyn Wiik. SOPHOMORES: Luis Berrones, Harley Davis, Averie Engebretson, Adelynn Farrell, Aidan... Read more

The 2020 Veterans Day program will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. outdoors at the Grant County Veterans Memorial.  The memorial is adjacent to the Milbank City Cemetery and across from the tennis courts. Attendees can watch from their vehicles by parking on Dexter Avenue or in the... Read more

The Milbank School District is available to screen children who live in the district and were three or four year olds by September 1, 2020.  The developmental screening examines your child’s motor, speech, language, and general knowledge skills. Sessions generally last less than an hour.Questions? Ready to set up... Read more

The Angel Tree and Holiday Food Box programs are helping families in Grant County get ready for the holidays. The Angel Tree, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC), collects toys and clothing for children of all ages. The holiday food boxes provide all the ingredients for... Read more

Grant County has elected a new Treasurer.  Karla DeVaal, who received 56 percent of the votes, defeated the incumbent Raynelle Mueller. Mueller received 44 percent of the votes. South Dakota will cast its three electoral votes for Republican candidate Donald J, Trump.  Early morning results showed Trump garnering 64... Read more