Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
SD Legislature Goes 100% Digital
The saying goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but that is exactly what is happening in Pierre. You see in 2020 we are making the leap to 100% digital. Going digital means that many traditions and processes are gone. As you can imagine, there is some... Read more
Local Winners Crowned in KC Free Throw Contest
The Milbank Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest on January 19 at St. Lawrence School. Twenty-five youth, ages 9-14, participated. Winners were: Lydia Gall, Zayda Townsend, Keaten Johnson, Jada Cameron, Jaxon Wiese, Shaylee Schuchard, Joshua Pederson, and Ivy Lewno. These champions advance to the regional contest in... Read more
Danica Schulte Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Danica Schulte, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Danica has been a member of the cross country and track teams, and a basketball cheerleader. She is also active in student council... Read more
MHS Musicians Audition for 2020 South Dakota All-State Band
Twenty-five students from MHS auditioned for the 2020 South Dakota All-State Band. The auditions, rescheduled due to the weather, were held January 20 in Watertown. Audition results will be announced in early February. The South Dakota All State Band concerts will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center... Read more
Middle School Musicians to Play in All-State Band
Hope Karels and Joe and Rachel Schulte have been chosen for the 21st South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. Joe was awarded second chair euphonium and Rachel 18th chair clarinet for the Honor Band. Hope Karels was selected as first chair bass clarinet for the Festival Band. MIlbank’s three... Read more
Chill Out and Read at the Big Stone Library
The Adult Winter Reading Program begins February 1 at the Big Stone Library. Patrons 18 years of age and older can register by emailing bsclibrary12@hotmail.com or stopping by the library during regular hours. Every patron who registers receives a free pocket-sized notebook to record the titles they read. The... Read more
Blowing Snow Causes Postponement for MHS  Boys Basketball Game Tonight
Due to high winds and poor road conditions the MHS boys basketball game scheduled for tonight in Tiospa Zina has been rescheduled to February 4. The weather has also dictated No Milbank middle school practices today. Milbank high school practices for boys basketball, girls basketball and wrestling will be... Read more