A mural was installed in the hallway at Milbank Elementary School. The mural is a huge puzzle, which consists of pieces created by nearly all the elementary students and many of the staff members. “The individual pieces are unique, but the compilation of all of them together is even better,” said art... Read more
Wiese and Hupke Place Third at Circle of Courage Tourney
Local News October 19, 2020 0
The Milbank High School Oral Interp team competed in The Circle of Courage tournament hosted virtually by Washington High School in Sioux Falls. MHS team members submitted recordings of their performances, which were judged in four rounds of competition. They were ranked in each round and given scores from one to 100. According to Natasha Karels, coach for the... Read more
MHS Students Audition for 2020 All State Orchestra
Local News October 19, 2020 0
Five MHS students auditioned virtually for the 2020 South Dakota All State Orchestra. The orchestra and choir concert planned for last spring was rescheduled due to COVID for April 20, 2021 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Applicants include: Violin 2 – Nicholas Fonder (freshman), Trumpet-DeAndre French (senior), General Percussion, Mallets and Timpani – Merik Junker (sophomore), Violin 1 – Joe Schulte... Read more
Only parents of choir students will be allowed to attend the MHS vocal music concert on Monday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. This is in line with the recent attendance policy at Milbank High School activities. The concert has been moved to the gymnasium for social distancing. The MHS... Read more
Roger Holland
Obituaries October 18, 2020 0
Roger Holland, age 78, of Milbank, passed away on October 16, 2020, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Sheri Boomsma (niece and God-daughter) will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral... Read more
Ralph Stinson
Obituaries October 18, 2020 0
Ralph Junior Stinson, 89, passed away on October 15, 2020, after a sixteen-year battle with Alzheimers. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral services at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19th, 2020, with burial... Read more
High School to Resume All Classes in Person
Local News October 16, 2020 0
MHS Principal Dan Snaza announced today that all students will attend classes in person beginning Monday, October 19. Snaza says all students will resume a normal class schedule at the school except for those who have opted for the dedicated distance learning program. Snaza reminds parents to closely monitor... Read more
Covid Situation at Forefront of Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank School Board of Education met for its regular meeting Monday, October 12. Covid-19 was the main topic of their discussions. Twenty-three students or staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 and 219 have been quarantined since the start of the school year. Superintendent Justin Downes said the majority of the... Read more
October City Council Meeting Held
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, October 12, in the Millbank Community Room. Voting results for five items on the consent agenda include:Authorized Mayor Raffety to sign documents regarding AIP Grant #3-46-0034-017-2020 CARES Act, $20,000. Appointed Jason Sackreiter to the planning and zoning commission.... Read more
Jackie Reynolds
Obituaries October 15, 2020 0
Jacqueline Reynolds, age 62, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at her home in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment... Read more
