The MHS oral interp team competed in the Golden Eagle Cup in Aberdeen on Friday, November 4. Lady Bulldog Keira Steffen placed fourth. Steffen’s finish was quite an accomplishment, according to Natasha Karels, coach for the Bulldogs. “The Golden Eagle Cup is the largest tournament we have competed in so far this... Read more
Grant County Auditor Karen Layher Processes Ballot for Granddaughter’s First-Time Voting
Local News November 7, 2022 0
Cassidy Schwagel celebrated her 18th birthday on November 2. The freshly- minted adult and American voter exercised her 26th Amendment right to vote immediately. Schwagel headed to the Grant County Courthouse to cast her ballot in the 2022 midterm election. The assistance of her grandmother Karen Layher, who has served... Read more
First Gentleman of South Dakota Bryon Noem visited Milbank on Saturday, November 5, to campaign for his wife, Governor Kristi Noem. His appearance at a Get Out the Vote Rally at The Bank in Milbank was hosted by the Grant County Republican Party. First Gentleman Noem spoke on how... Read more
Milbank Middle School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks 2022-23 Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Mason Allen Thomas Bass Beckham Berry Ivy Dreis Edna Flores Morgean French Izabella Glomstad Liam Heller Evan Henderson Aiden Kelly Mack Koplin Jenna Korstjens Preston Laskowske Heyden Montag Macy Mueller Bailey Schwagel... Read more
Everyone is invited to attend the annual All Girls and All Boys piano recitals on Saturday, November 5. The recitals will be presented at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank at 10 a.m. This marks the 26th annual event for the boys and the fifth annual event for the girls. However, this... Read more
Liam Grabow, Archer Mathiason, Owen Schneck. and Liam Prasnicki rocked out as the 70s band KISS to win first prize for the Most Original costumes at Halloween Treat Stop at the Milbank Fire Hall. The prize for the scariest costume went to Vivian Mathiason, Morgan Dunnihoo, and Aubrey and Letty Pollock... Read more
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
