Prairie Repertory Theatre of Brookings presents four shows this summer. The theatre group performs Sister Act; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Over the River and Through the Woods; and The Full Monty. Jamie Mundwiler, Milbank High School alumna, is a member of the theatre company and involved... Read more
Calling all cooks for the annual Lake Farley Summer Event Series Q-Fest on Saturday, June 24. Q-Fest features three categories of meat – ribs, brisket, and chicken. The meat is provided by the Chamber. “Enter one category or up to all three,” stated Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Event... Read more
Frieda Wellnitz
Obituaries May 23, 2017 0
Frieda Wellnitz, age 90, of Milbank, SD, died May 23, 2017 at the Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be held in the Milbank City... Read more
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
