Valley Queen unveiled its Wall of Honor to recognize employees with 30 or more years of experience. Over 60 people attended the ceremony at the Valley Queen Heritage Center in downtown Milbank during the company’s 93rd Founders’ Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 1. Valley Queen highlighted each of the 33 current... Read more
American Legion Baseball Players Meeting Set for March 10
CommunityMilbank Area Baseball March 8, 2022 0
Are you a baseball player age 16 -18? Interested in American Legion Baseball? An organizational meeting for players and their parents will be held at the Milbank Visitor Center on Thursday, March 10, at 6 p.m. Unable to attend, but want to know more? Call Ron Krause at 605.880.5840.... Read more
The 2022 Special Olympics Spring Track & Field event will be held in Milbank on April 29. The event will feature more than 20 track and field events and host an estimated 250-300 athletes. This will mark the first time the event will be held in Milbank and volunteers are needed... Read more
Deb Bowsher to Purchase The Millstone
Local News March 3, 2022 0
Deb Bowsher is purchasing the ever-popular Millstone Restaurant in Milbank from longtime owner Dave Forettte. Deb takes over the range on April 1. Most people know Deb from the Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, where her husband,Thom, is the pastor, or from Zem’s Bakery, where she worked for... Read more
Dorothy Winge
Obituaries March 3, 2022 0
Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank announces the death of 76-year-old Dorothy Winge, of Wilmot, SD, who died on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital. Funeral services for Dorothy Winge will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be... Read more
Piano teachers from the Milbank area hosted the 31st Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February, 27, at the Milbank High School Theatre. Brenda Handel-Johnson was the guest artist. Student musicians included: front row -Marion Mischel, Leticia Stahl, Dezirae Stahl, Isabelle Karels, Kami Dashiell, Ezra Koch, and Evelyn Koch.Back row- Macy... Read more
MHS Vocalists Judged at Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2022 0
Milbank vocalists received two Superior Plus ratings (I+), 18 Superior ratings (I) and 18 Excellent ratings at the 2022 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 23, in Watertown. Fifty-two MHS choir members, including 32 soloists participated. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature... Read more
Garrett Mertens and Bennett Schwenn combined to score 40 points in the Bulldogs’ victory over Florence-Henry in the first round of Region 1A basketball action in Groton on Tuesday, March 1. Milbank dominated throughout the game. They took an early lead and never relinquished it to the Falcons. The... Read more
At Subway on Highway 12 in Milbank, you can stamp out your hunger and give your stamp of approval to a local business during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Head to Subway right now to try their new sandwich selection the... Read more
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke reports recent calls for gas leaks and sewer vent issues. He reminds everyone to be especially vigilant if we should get any more bouts of severe cold weather this spring. In extremely cold weather, water vapor in the vent can freeze the top of... Read more
