The 80th Annual Membership Meeting of the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WVEC) was held on Thursday, March 31, at Wilmot High School in Wilmot. President Bill Tostenson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 168 voting members and 247 people in attendance. Lauren Harstad led the group... Read more
MHS Students Perform in All-State Band Concert
Local News March 31, 2022 0
The 72nd Annual South Dakota All-State Band Grand Concert was held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of SDSU on Saturday, March 26. Dr. Travis Cross directed the Lewis Band. Dr. Cross is currently serving as the UCLA Wind Ensemble Conductor. Milbank musicians included Rachel Schulte, sophomore clarinet; Joe Schulte, sophomore... Read more
Val Rausch to Run for District 4 State House
Local News March 29, 2022 0
Val Rausch, local businessman from Big Stone City, announces his candidacy for the South Dakota State House of Representatives in District 4. “After considerable thought and encouragement from area residents, I have decided to run and represent our area for the House,” Rausch said. “My past experience and leadership... Read more
Pickup Stolen From Neighborhood in Milbank
Local News March 29, 2022 0
At 7:10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, the Milbank Police Department was dispatched to Lakeview Drive in Milbank for a report of a stolen vehicle. The 2005 Ford F150 pickup displayed local plates and was owned by Jessy Johnson. Milbank Chief of Police, Boyd Van Vooren, said, “Officers were quick... Read more
MHS Music Students Attend Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Local News March 29, 2022 0
Senior band and choir students from Milbank High School attended the musical Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Sunday, March 27. The 30 students attended the evening performance along with chaperones Rick and Miriam Schwenn and Jason and Susan Karels. Front Row: Jacquie Wold, Hailey Hupke 2nd Row: Dani Yamaura, Peyton Gengler, Maiah Brown... Read more
Free Lunch in Milbank Schools to End on June 30
Local News March 24, 2022 0
The $1.5 trillion spending bill that Congress passed and Joe Biden signed into law on March 11 did not include funding to extend free school lunches to children. Next fall, schools are expected to return to the three-tier system of payment for lunch in which some families receive free... Read more
Monroy Earns Alternate Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 23, 2022 0
Camila Monroy received second alternate, fourth place, in the Senate in Student Congress at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The qualifier tournament was held in Aberdeen on Thursday, March 10. MHS congressmen, Rylen Frerichs and Max Schuelke, also competed. The 2022... Read more
Brenda Block Sells Super 8 After 37 Years
Local News March 22, 2022 0
Brenda Block has spent thousands of nights in a hotel, but she hasn’t even left town. Brenda has been the manager and an owner of the Super 8 in Milbank since 1985. Recently, she decided it was check-out time and placed the hotel on the market. In February, she... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for Game, Fish, and Parks, reports the ice on Big Stone Lake is changing rapidly. Pekelder says, “Conditions are getting worse every day. The shorelines are starting to deteriorate, especially at the access areas and anywhere water is flowing in.” “I wouldn’t drive a car or truck out anymore. It’s just not safe,”... Read more
