Tanner Bock Shoots Perfect Score
Milbank High School junior Tanner Bock recorded the first perfect score for the MHS Clay Target team on May 7. He hit 25 out of 25. “Tanner’s perfect score is even more impressive because he did it in winds well over 20 miles per hour,” stated team coach Paul... Read more
Emanuel Preschool Raises Money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
The three and four-year-old classes at Emanuel Lutheran Preschool in Milbank raised $1,900 to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital with its annual trike-a-thon. The Milbank Police Department conducted the trike-a-thon for 46 preschoolers from May 4-5. “During the week, the children learned about bike safety,” explained head teacher... Read more
Milbank High School Baccalaureate Service Scheduled
The annual Milbank High School baccalaureate service has been set to honor the Class of 2017. The baccalaureate service will take place Sunday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the MHS theatre. The service will be presided over by the Milbank Ministerial Association. Music will be provided by the... Read more
Musicians Present Final Concerts of the Year
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their final concert of the school year Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The 2017 Festival Singers will also be featured. The high school music department will perform their spring concert Tuesday, May 16,... Read more
Lady Bulldog Golfers Tally Team Low Score
The MHS girls golf team recorded a team low score of 412 at the Groton Invitational on May 8. “I like the direction we are heading,” said Lady Bulldog Head Coach Mark Keeton. “Looking at last year’s results at the same meet, we improved our team score by 49... Read more
Registration Thursday for Unity Square Summer Programs
Unity Square in Milbank will hold registration for all their summer programs on Thursday, May 11. Sign-ups run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Unity Square gym. “We invite the community to sign up for fun activities this summer,” stated director Jerry Jungers. “Registration will continue until programs... Read more
Grant-Deuel School to Give Final Concert
Grant-Deuel School in Revillo will present its final performance Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert is free and all are invited. “This concert is of sadness and excitement,” stated Kristy Tostenson, music director. “Sadness in that the school will close at the end... Read more
Brooke Fraasch Honored at Academic Excellence Banquet
Milbank High School senior Brooke Fraasch was honored for her academic achievements during the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on April 24. Outstanding students from the Class of 2017 were recognized by Governor Dennis Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. More than 200 students,... Read more
Community Garden Ready for Planting
Interlakes Community Action Partnership’s community garden in northeast Milbank has been tilled and is ready for planting according to Community Service Worker Heather Rise. “The community garden is open to anyone in Grant County,” stated Rise. “There are no income guidelines to reserve a garden plot – all are... Read more
Youth Compete at State 4-H Shooting Sports Competition
Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more