Esther and Jeorge Ramirez of Milbank flung their windows open wide this week to welcome the spirits of their family who have gone before them. The windows represent the gates of heaven that, according to Mexican tradition, are open from noon on October 31 until noon on November 2. The... Read more
Deadline to Report Fall Seeded-Crop Acreage is November 15
Local News November 3, 2022 0
Joel Foster, executive director of the Milbank Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds agricultural producers in Grant County of the November 15 deadline to complete acreage reports for fall seeded crops such as, but not limited to, rye and winter wheat. Reports must be submitted to the FSA to be eligible... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Start Season With a Splash
Milbank Area Swimming November 3, 2022 0
Milbank swimmers made a splash at their first meet of the 2022 winter season at the Watertown Area Swim Club on October 22. The “Ghouls in the Pool” meet included 160 swimmers from Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa. According to Katie Pulscher, coach of the Milbank Area Lions Swim... Read more
The MHS Theater Department presents Arsenic and Old Lace this Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The Cast and Crew includes: Cast Mortimer Brewster—— Zach Ringsaker Abby Brewster———- Amelia Pederson Martha Brewster——– Ivy Lewno Teddy Brewster———- Jacob Shelstad Jonathon Brewster——- Ian... Read more
The First Gentleman of South Dakota will travel to Milbank this weekend to campaign for his wife, Governor Kristi Noem. First Gentleman Bryon Noem will make an appearance at a ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally for Governor Noem hosted by the Grant County Republican Party. “We want to see... Read more
MHS Quartets Perform in 70th All-State Concert
Local News November 1, 2022 0
Two mixed quartets and three instrumentalists from Milbank High School joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in the 70th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The musicians rehearsed and performed at the Denny Sanford Premier Center of Sioux Falls. The Grand Concert was presented on Saturday, October 29. Participants... Read more
The MHS oral interp team competed in Pumpkinstakes on Saturday, October 29. The oral interp, speech, and student congress meet is held each year in Watertown. Jericho Jones, Ivy Lewno, and Trixie Coalter advanced to finals. Lewno earned fourth place for varsity in Non-Original Oratory. Jones placed fifth in Novice Poetry, and... Read more
According to Jamie Henderson, of the Milbank Chamber, over 800 kids collected candy and treats on Main Street in Milbank during Treat Street 2022 on Halloween night. The Chamber sponsored the event and Henderson said over 30 businesses or organizations also participated. The weather was unseasonably warm and families took... Read more
Firefighters Dispatched to Two Fires on Halloween
Local News November 1, 2022 0
Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen reported the Milbank Fire and Rescue team was dispatched to two fires on Monday, October 31. At 11 a.m., the team was called to a grass fire in a pasture rented by Aaron Holscher at 153rd Street and 470th Avenue. Chief Giesen said, “Winds pushed the fire through the pasture... Read more
