First Bank & Trust presented four MHS students with $500 scholarships. The students include: Macie Redmond, daughter of Jason and Geri Redmond, who plans to attend the University of Minnesota to major in Animal Science Pre-Vet; Mikaela Hoeke, daughter of Scott and Nancy Hoeke, who plans to attend South... Read more
The Milbank High School boys track team captured the Region 1A team title Thursday, May 18, at AB Campbell Stadium in Milbank.It was the second consecutive title for the Bulldogs. In addition to the title, numerous athletes punched their ticket to the State Class A track and field meet... Read more
New banners were hung along Highway 12 and Highway 15 in Milbank. The set of 45 banners boast the motto,” Live, Grow, Thrive.” The “Live” banner features Lake Farley. The “Grow” banner showcases the agriculture of the area and the “Thrive” banner shows the Main Street cityscape. The Milbank... Read more
87 in MHS Class of 2017 Graduate
Local News May 22, 2017 0
The 123rd class from Milbank High School received diplomas in front of a capacity crowd at the Milbank Armory on Sunday, May 21. Seniors Albert Pavlinac and Paige Johnson, selected by their classmates, were the speakers. MHS Principal Dan Snaza presented the Class of 2017. Superintendent Tim Graf presided... Read more
Food and family intertwine in the 2017 One Book South Dakota selection, “Kitchens of the Great Midwest” by J. Ryan Stradal. The Babes and Bob Book Club, along with the Grant County Public Library, will host a reading discussion on the book on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m.... Read more
Local Firefighters Honored During Annual Banquet
Local News May 22, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire Department held its annual banquet where active members and honorary retired members were recognized. Special guests attending were City of Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety and city councilman Joel Foster. Members were recognized for their years of service to the department. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke received his... Read more
The Grant County Public Library is excited to announce its 2017 summer reading program – “Build a Better World.” The program is for children ages four years old (who have completed one year of preschool) all the way up through students who have completed eighth grade. Sign up begins... Read more
Ten students from the Milbank High School choir were selected into the 44th annual South Dakota Honor Choir, according to MHS choir director Miriam Schwenn. The students auditioned for the choir earlier this year by preparing a solo, taking a written test, sight-singing and being evaluated on their tonal... Read more
20th Annual Milbank Volleyball Camp Scheduled
Uncategorized May 22, 2017 0
The 20th annual Milbank Bulldog volleyball camp dates have been set and registrations are due for the upcoming summer camp under the direction of Coach Nancy Hoeke. The varsity/junior varsity camp for athletes in grades 10-12 will take place July 12-13 at the Milbank Armory. The camp will run... Read more
Elsie Steffan
Obituaries May 21, 2017 0
Elsie Emma Steffan, age 90, died on May 20, 2017, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. The celebrant will be Father David Breu. Visitation will be take place... Read more
