A total of $1,031,614 in scholarships was awarded to MHS seniors during Awards Day on May 10. It was an increase of over $180,000 from last year. “These students are truly blessed by our community which gives so much back to education,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more

Milbank Area Hospital Avera will host an open house Thursday, May 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome the public and answer questions about their new dialysis service. The state-of-the-art dialysis unit includes four stations and will accommodate as many as 12-15 patients each week. Natalie Gauer, Milbank... Read more

The rich tradition of the Milbank High School Bulldogs was highlighted during the annual MHS athletic banquet Wednesday, May 10, in the Milbank Armory. The athletes were praised and recognized for a year of excellence for the 2016-2017 school year. Highlighting the evening was the awarding of the Heart... Read more

The Milbank High School Educational Foundation handed out $159,700 in scholarships to 31 seniors during its annual awards banquet at American Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 9. The foundation gave its first five scholarships of $5,000 each in 1987, and presented 42 recipients with scholarships in the amount of $143,700... Read more

Milbank High School junior Tanner Bock recorded the first perfect score for the MHS Clay Target team on May 7. He hit 25 out of 25. “Tanner’s perfect score is even more impressive because he did it in winds well over 20 miles per hour,” stated team coach Paul... Read more

The annual Milbank High School baccalaureate service has been set to honor the Class of 2017. The baccalaureate service will take place Sunday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the MHS theatre. The service will be presided over by the Milbank Ministerial Association. Music will be provided by the... Read more

Grant-Deuel School in Revillo will present its final performance Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert is free and all are invited. “This concert is of sadness and excitement,” stated Kristy Tostenson, music director. “Sadness in that the school will close at the end... Read more

Milbank High School senior Brooke Fraasch was honored for her academic achievements during the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on April 24. Outstanding students from the Class of 2017 were recognized by Governor Dennis Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. More than 200 students,... Read more

Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more

The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more