Jonny Ash Chosen MHS April Student of the Month
Local News April 18, 2018 0
Jonny Ash, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. He is the son of Kristen Pearson Ash and Craig Ash. At MHS, Jonny is involved in football, basketball, track and field, and band. Outside of school, he takes part in... Read more
The Grant County Library hosts Lunch & Learn Financial Hour on Thursday, April 26. The hour-long workshop focuses on elder financial abuse, exposes crimes that target the elderly, and offers tips to combat it. Presenters are Betsy Garcia and Jennifer Brown, BSA analysts for the Great Western Bank Corporation.... Read more
School Board Approves Dates for Snow Make-Up Days
Local News April 17, 2018 0
The Milbank School Board met Monday, April 9, at its regular meeting. The board approved May 24, as the first snow make-up day. Originally, May 23 was scheduled as the last day of school. Additional snow days will extend the school year until all are made up. The board... Read more
The Milbank-Sisseton Chapter 19 of the DAV presented Vietnam Vets: Still coming Home to Jody Carlson, Library Director, for the Grant County Public Library. The book tells of ordinary men and women who open up about their witness to heroism, sacrifice, loss, success, suffering and even battlefield humor. Reading... Read more
Schmidt’s Landing Resort and Lakeside Suites on Big Stone Lake held a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 13. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce helped host the event. Schmidt’s Landing was purchased by Adam and Jeny Koplin of Milbank on December 1. Jeny, who has a hotel, restaurant, and... Read more
Blizzard Postpones MHS Play
Local News April 13, 2018 0
The MHS spring musical, The Music Man, scheduled for tonight and Saturday evening has been postponed due to the snow storm. The new stage times are Tuesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students,... Read more
Mike McKernan, best known for his 20-year term as the Grant County Sheriff, knows how to talk turkey! McKernan was elected to the National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors in Nashville. McKernan is the first person from South Dakota to hold this position. McKernan became a NWTF member... Read more
Music Man on Stage Friday at MHS
Local News April 11, 2018 0
In the mood for a romantic comedy? You’re in luck! The Music Man, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical, plays this weekend at the MHS theater. Director Holly Hilbrands says, “Everyone has worked so hard the past few weeks and the audience will not be disappointed.” The family- friendly story... Read more
MHS Seniors attend Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Local News April 11, 2018 0
Twenty- nine senior music students attended Newsies Sunday, April 8, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Attending the show were, back row, left to right, Isaac Fischer, Jonny Ash, Tanner Kettwig and Andrew Falk; row eight, Chase Pinkert, Isaiah Wollschlager and Alex Popowski; row seven, Ramsey Wieber, Sophia Seffrood and... Read more
Milbank Middle School students will collect food items to combat hunger during a Feed the Need Food Drive for the Grant County Food Pantry. The drive takes place the third week in April, and is in conjunction with Global Youth Service Day. Korbin Leddy, a member of the Milbank... Read more
