Need some friends to gobble with this Thanksgiving? The Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at noon on November 28. The buffet-style dinner is free to all. Reservations are requested, but not required. To make your reservation, call the church office at 605.432.9555.... Read more
Oral Interp Members Punch Ticket to State Meet
Local News November 26, 2019 0
The MHS oral interp team competed Tuesday, November 19 at the Region 4A Oral Interp Contest at Northern State University. Individuals and groups vied for a spot at the state meet to be held in Yankton on December 6-7. Milbank members who qualified for state included: Landon Brown, first... Read more
Angel Tree Christmas Charity Needs Your Help
Local News November 26, 2019 0
Heaven can wait, but the Angel Tree can’t! If you already selected an angel tree card, don’t forget to purchase your gifts, wrap, and place them back under the tree by December 11. Haven’t gotten a card, yet? Hurry! Cards have all been selected at First Bank & Trust... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings Presents Fall Recital
Local News November 26, 2019 0
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented their fall recital on Sunday, November 24 at Valley Baptist Church. Violin and cello students under the direction of Elizabeth Schulte performed solos, ensembles, and an orchestra selection entitled Hoedown. Submitted Photo-Musicians included: Back – (l. to r.) Jewel Waldner, Krista Gingerich, Cindy Moen,... Read more
Fifteen MHS Musicians Selected for Honor Band
Local News November 25, 2019 0
The 29th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will perform in concert on Saturday, December 7 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Mr. Jerry Letcher, retired Aberdeen Central band director and current music faculty member at... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Announces Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball November 25, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team completed its season with an awards potluck on Tuesday, November 19. Awards were given based on team members’ votes, coaches’ selections, and statistics compiled from the season. Two new awards were presented to all three teams – the C team, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.... Read more
Academic All-State Honors Given to MHS Athletes and Teams
High School SportsLocal News November 25, 2019 0
All five fall athletic teams from Milbank High School received the All-State Academic Team Award from the South Dakota High School Activities Association following the 2019 fall sports season. Teams from MHS awarded the honor and their grade-point average included : Girls Cross Country – 3.81 Boys Cross Country... Read more
This holiday season, give the gift of life! It’s the most important gift and one you can cross off your list before Thanksgiving. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Milbank on Monday, November 25 at Unity Square from noon until 6 p.m. Calvary Assembly of God in Milbank... Read more
Dorothy (Brandenburger) Bishop
Obituaries November 21, 2019 0
Dorothy Bishop, age 91, of Milbank, SD, died on November 21, 2019, at Avantara Milbank Nursing Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass on... Read more
Milbank Main Street Will Be Open Friday For Through Traffic
Local News November 21, 2019 0
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, reports good news. Main Street will be completely open tomorrow, Friday, November, 22. According to Forman, all concrete work has been completed, but the concrete still needs time to cure. The plastic and concrete blankets will stay in place until next... Read more
