St. Lawrence School in Milbank will present their spring program, “Songs of Prayer and Praise,” on Wednesday, May 10, with two shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Director Elizabeth Schulte explained, “Prayer has been a theme in our music class this year. The first song I... Read more
Margaret Ellen Hay
Obituaries May 3, 2017 0
Margaret Ellen Hay, age 85, died on May 3, 2017 in Montevideo, MN. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:00 am at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank.... Read more
Dresses, flowers, limos, dinner, and promposals. They all add up. According to USA Today, the average American teen spent between $700 and $1000 on Prom this year. Seems extravagant when you consider in 1964, this little pink number would have only set you back $24.70. Of course, back then... Read more
Ninety couples promenaded through the cityscape of Paris during the Milbank High School junior-senior prom Grand March Saturday, April 29. Boyd and Annette VanVooren announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the city. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons Allison Pillatzki, Chase Pinkert,... Read more
FFA Members Excel at State FFA Convention
Local News May 2, 2017 0
The Milbank High School FFA Chapter competed at the 89th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings April 23-25. Thirty students took part in Career Development Events and individual FFA recognition. Senior Kadon Leddy placed first in Beef Entrepreneurialship, second in AgriScience Experience, and third in Veterinary Placement. His Beef... Read more
Dave Schaack, a member of the Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club, received his Advanced Communication Gold Award, the highest within Toastmasters International. Schaack previously completed the first two levels and received the Advanced Communicator Bronze and Silver Awards. “Dave is a valued member of the Milbank Babbel-Ons Toastmaster Club,” stated Jessica... Read more
Janelle John Joins Unzen Motors
Local News May 2, 2017 0
Janelle John has joined the sales staff at Unzen Motors. She brings to the team 10 years of sales experience in the automobile business. Janelle moved from the Fargo/Moorhead area where she was employed by Lunde Auto Center and Nereson Automotive. “Stop in and say ‘Hi’ to Janelle,” said... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Horse Project will host a Hairy Horse Fun Show Sunday, May 7, at the Grant County 4-H Grounds in Milbank. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The show starts at noon. No registrations will be accepted once the show begins. Classes include: beginner, junior, and senior... Read more
One-hundred and thirty band members from Milbank Middle School and Koch Elementary School performed for the South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest Friday and Saturday, April 21-22. The contest, which took place at the Milbank Middle/High School, included 188 total entries. Other schools participating were Big Stone City,... Read more
Virginia Bunting
Obituaries May 2, 2017 0
Virginia M. Bunting, age 84, of Milbank died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City. Visitation will be Sunday, May 7, from 5:00 p.m. to... Read more
