One of the top speakers in America, V.J. Smith will present The Richest Man in Town on Thursday, May 4, at noon and 6:30 p.m. at Speedway Event Center. Smith is often referred to as the speaker who makes people think, laugh, reflect and be emotionally moved by a... Read more
Milbank’s city-wide rummage sale weekend is Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29. The sales coincide with Shape Up Milbank Days which run from Friday, April 28, through Saturday, May 6. During Shape Up Milbank, the National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company will pick up and dispose of items beginning... Read more
Tornado Drill to be Conducted Wednesday
Local News April 25, 2017 0
In conjunction with South Dakota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, a statewide tornado drill will be conducted Wednesday, April 26. A test watch will be issued at 10 a.m. with a test warning issued at 10:15 a.m. Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota is April 24-28. It’s purpose is... Read more
Nick Mears to Speak at MHS Athletic Banquet
Local News April 24, 2017 0
Milbank High School alumnus and former South Dakota State University Jackrabbit football player, Nick Mears, will be the featured speaker at the annual Milbank High School athletic banquet. The dinner is set for Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Tickets are on sale at the... Read more
Hannah Tietjen Signs to Swim for USD
Local News April 24, 2017 0
MHS senior Hannah Tietjen signed her letter of intent to swim at the collegiate level for the University of South Dakota in Vermillion next fall. Hannah is the daughter of Heather and Scott Tietjen. “I’ve kind of always had the mindset, even while swimming here in Milbank, that I... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Compete at Pine Hills Golf Course
Milbank Area Golf April 24, 2017 0
The MHS girls golf team improved their scores despite cold weather conditions during the Poet Invitational. The lone home meet of the season was played at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank on Monday, April 24. “Once again, I am happy with our play,” stated head coach Mark Keeton.... Read more
MHS Track and Tennis Canceled Tuesday
Milbank Area TennisMilbank Area Track and Field April 24, 2017 0
Milbank High School Athletic Director Boyd Sussex announced two cancellations for tomorrow -Tuesday, April 25. The Groton Kiwanis Relays meet is canceled due to the weather. The Milbank boys tennis team also will not travel to Aberdeen due to the weather forecast for Aberdeen. These events will not be... Read more
Cub Scouts of Milbank held their annual Rain Gutter Regatta Sunday, April 23. Jonathan Mobley won first place in the Veterans division and Peyton Bauer took second. Keaton Johnson captured first place in the Rookies division. Denim Fahleen took second and Lawson Novy, third. The scouts build their sail... Read more
Third through fifth grade students at Koch Elementary School attended the assembly Every Hero Has a Story: Theodore Roosevelt on April 21. The event was brought to Milbank by the Dakota Assemblies group and paid for by the Koch Elementary PPE group. According to fourth grade teacher Sara VanMeter,... Read more
Eighth grade students of Milbank Middle School and their parents are invited to a meeting Monday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The meeting will provide an overview of what to expect at Milbank High School. High school graduation requirements, class selection, and qualifications for... Read more
