MHS Students Perform in All-State Concert
Local News November 1, 2023 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert was presented on Saturday, October 28, at The Monument in Rapid City. Milbank High School was represented by 10 students, including two mixed-vocal quartets and two violinists. The violinists, Joe and Rachel Schulte, were each presented with a... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Honor Roll
Local News November 1, 2023 0
Milbank High School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students receiving honors include the following:PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French, Debrianna Hicks, Mack Koplin, Perla Martinez Ayala, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Cody Wiik.SOPHOMORES:Alex Baugh, Jonathan DeBoer, Jacy Dexter, Olivia Foell, Carter... Read more
MHS Dairy Team Heads to Nationals
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Have you ‘herd”? The Milbank FFA Dairy Cattle Team left Milbank this morning. They are headed to the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. You might have noticed their departure as members of the Milbank Fire Department turned out to give them a warm send off. Although... Read more
Brian Sandvig Honored for Leading South Dakota Chamber and Industry Board
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Brian Sandvig was recognized for his leadership role on the board of directors of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig was presented with a plaque at the group’s annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, October 24 in Sioux Falls. Sandvig, CFO of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank,... Read more
MHS Students to Perform in 71st All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Local News October 24, 2023 0
Two Milbank High School mixed vocal quartets and two Milbank instrumentalists will join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra during the 71st Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on October 27-28. Milbank students include : First row– Amelia Peterson (tenor alternate), Hope Karels (alto), Rachel Schulte (violin), Nadia... Read more
Bulldogs Add to MHS Records at State Cross Country Meet
Local NewsMilbank Area Cross Country October 24, 2023 0
Both Bulldog teams raced in South Dakota’s 2023 State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 21, in Sioux Falls. The boys team brought home fourth place, and the girls took ninth. They competed in what Coach Eric Townsend said he considers “possibly the most talented Class A field ever.”... Read more
12 Milbank Middle School Musicians Attend Honor Festival
Local News October 18, 2023 0
Band students from schools across the area were selected for the Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival. The festival culminated in a concert held on October 10 in Lake Preston. Vicki Bjerke, retired band director from Castlewood, served as the guest conductor. Milbank Middle School was represented by 12 musicians:Eighth Graders: Raina... Read more
Senator Mike Rounds named Dezmond Ward as his new chief of staff on Monday, October 16. Ward, 28, is a Milbank native, who has lived in Washington D.C., and worked in Rounds’ office since 2018. Most recently, Ward served as the communications director for the second-term senator and former... Read more
Vander Wals Salute Farmers on National Farmer’s Day
Local News October 12, 2023 0
Today is National Farmer’s Day. A day celebrated since the 1880s to give thanks to farmers past and present for putting food on our tables and contributing to our local and national economies. Although we set aside October 12 to honor our farmers, every day is Farmers Day at... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Dispatched to West Con
Local News October 10, 2023 0
Milbank Fire and Rescue was dispatched to West-Con on U.S. Highway 12 near Twin Brooks on Monday, October 9, at 2:40 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found debris smoldering inside a grain dryer. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, firefighters entered the dryer with a hand line and extinguished the debris. The... Read more
