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
Gene Oslund
Obituaries November 1, 2022 0
Gene Michael Oslund of Mt. Enterprise, TX, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Panola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, TX. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Conquer the Bearcats
Milbank Area Volleyball October 31, 2022 0
The Milbank varsity volleyball team defeated Webster 3-1 on Tuesday, October 25. Set scores were 24-26, 25-23, 25-14, and 25-28. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said the girls got off to a slow start, but things changed for the better in the second set. “We looked good. Back-row players... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Pelt the Panthers
Milbank Area Volleyball October 30, 2022 0
The MHS varsity volleyball team defeated Great Plains Lutheran 3-0 on Monday, October 24. Set scores were 25-17, 25-13, and 25-17. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, kept her comments short and sweet, “We jumped out to a lead in all three sets. The girls did a nice... Read more
The annual Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Food Drive looks a little different this year. Boy Scouts will not be canvasing door-to-door to pick up food. Instead, the Boy Scouts are doing what they do best — putting up tents. In Milbank, one tent was erected at Berens’... Read more
