Milbank Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2024
Local News January 10, 2024 0
World, meet David! David is the first baby born at the Milbank Hospital in 2024. David was delivered on January 2 at 11:25 p.m. by Dr. LeShea Quade. The little bundle of joy weighed 5 pounds and 10.6 ounces. He stretches out to 18.5 inches. David is shown here... Read more
Avery Van Overbeke Wins Third at LATC Weld-Off
Local News December 22, 2023 0
Avery Van Overbeke, a senior at MHS, won third place in the Weld-Off conducted by Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on December 6 in Watertown. Van Overbeke was one of 18 metal fabrication students who competed. Senior winners become eligible for a Build Dakota welding scholarship. Winners – More... Read more
21st Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner to be Served in Milbank
Local News December 21, 2023 0
Everyone is invited to attend the 21st Annual Christmas Day Dinner for All. The free meal will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 on Monday, December 25, at Parkview Church at 1101 S. Second Street in Milbank. The traditional Christmas Day Dinner includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy,... Read more
Two Milbank Residents Arrested on Felony Charges Involving Children
Local News December 19, 2023 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen confirmed the arrest of two people near the city of Milbank on December 13. A search warrant was issued and Heather Paul, 38, of rural Milbank was taken into custody on suspicion of five counts of child abuse. Jose Sotomayor, 41, also of rural... Read more
Dan Mikkelson to Retire From Valley Queen After 33 Years
Local News December 19, 2023 0
Dan Mikkelson will retire from Valley Queen on December 31. Mikkelson, who grew up in Milbank and graduated with the MHS Class of 1976, has been an employee at Valley Queen for 33 years. An open house retirement party will be held on Friday, December 29, at 5 p.m. at... Read more
Megan Wiese Wins 5th at State FFA Competition
Local News December 12, 2023 0
Megan Wiese, a sophomore at MHS and a member of FFA, took fifth place at the state FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on December 4 in Rapid City. Nearly 600 FFA members from across South Dakota competed in over 10 events. Wiese won her award in the Employment Interview... Read more
Milbank Native Kalen DeBoer Named 2023 College Football Coach of the Year
Local News December 10, 2023 0
Dog gone it! Kalen DeBoer, Milbank Bulldog from the Class of 1993, has done it again. DeBoer, now the head coach for the Huskies at the University of Washington, was named the 2023 College Coach of the Year. Home Depot made the announcement late Friday night during the ESPN... Read more
MHS Musicians Perform in Honor Band Concert
Local News December 4, 2023 0
The 32nd Annual North Area Honor Band held their finale concert on Saturday, December 2, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Milbank was represented by 20 band members. The students, under the direction of Dr. Terry Beckler, performed: Cajun Folk Songs. Cenotaph (Fanfare for Band),... Read more
New Berens Market Opens Today
Local News November 30, 2023 0
Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and community supporters gathered today, November 30, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Berens Market in Milbank. Traffic was busy outside and inside the store. Shoppers were eager to check out the produce and fresh meat departments that were expanded,... Read more
Coach Brian Allmendinger Retires From Bulldog Football
Local News November 29, 2023 0
The Milbank football team presented their 2023 End-of-the-Season Awards on November 6 at the American Lutheran Church. Brian Allmendinger, who has been the head coach of the Bulldogs for the past four years and who recently announced his retirement, led the group. Allmendinger coached football for a total of... Read more