Stella Wendland of Milbank, Julia Anderson of Wilmot, and Jackson Wohlleber of Summit were honored at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s office. The event, held in Pierre, recognized students who ranked in the top one percent of their senior class... Read more
Milbank will host its annual Memorial Day Program in remembrance of fallen U.S. military members on Monday, May 27. Events to honor the servicemen and women for their bravery and their sacrifice will be conducted at the Milbank City Cemetery and the St. Lawrence Cemetery. In the event of... Read more
MHS Music Students Receive End-of-Season Awards
Local News May 22, 2024 0
The Milbank High School Music Department named Joe Schulte as the 2024 recipient of the John Phillips Sousa Award. Conner Wiik earned the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. The two awards are considered the most prestigious high school music honors. The John Phillips Sousa Award was first presented in 1954, and it continues... Read more
On Sunday, May 19, at 2:40 p.m., the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at 147th Avenue about a half mile north of Highway 12. Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen reported, “A Chevy Trailblazer belonging to Jason Grabow had ruptured a transmission cooler line... Read more
The regular meeting of the Milbank City Council was held on Monday, May 13, in the Community Room of the Milbank Visitors Center. The minutes from the previous council meeting on April 8 were approved. Bills in the amount of $460,885.27 were approved for payment, along with the March... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education met at MHS for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 13. FinancesNancy Meyer, business manager for the district, outlined a preliminary budget for the 2024-2025 school year. According to Meyer, next year’s budget will be augmented by an additional $130,000. “In... Read more
FFA Members Receive Awards and Degrees
Local News May 10, 2024 0
Members of the Milbank FFA Chapter held their 85th annual banquet on Wednesday, May 1, at MHS. Highlights included the recognition of Landon Novy as a National FFA Scholarship winner, chapter officers, special awards, and chapter degrees. Sara Colombe is the agricultural instructor and FFA adviser for Milbank. The... Read more
30 MHS seniors received scholarships during this year’s educational awards banquet hosted by the Milbank High School Educational Foundation on May 2 at American Lutheran Church. Since 1986, the foundation has presented over 800 scholarships with an approximate total of $3,332,400 awarded. Whetstone Valley Nursing Home $2,500 Joseph SchulteSwiss... Read more
Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, urges motorists to use caution while traveling on roadways tonight. According to Schuelke flooding is causing dangerous conditions in Grant County. He warns all drivers, “Please exercise caution while traveling secondary roadways, especially in the evening hours of Tuesday, May 7.” ... Read more
Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana has received a gift of $100,000 from the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). The check was presented to the Make-A-Wish® headquarters in Sioux Falls on World Wish Day on April 29. The donation brings the total TEF has donated to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana... Read more
