Hospital Survives Move Today
It’s lights out at the old hospital. Lights on at the new. Today, December 14, was moving day for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients of Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank. They now will be housed together under one roof at the new healthcare campus. Although... Read more
Amy Bass Wins Cookie Contest
Think Santa is the only one who eats dozens of cookies in one night? Then you missed the Sixth Annual Seehafer Ace Hardware Cookie Contest. Thirty-six bakers tried to butter up the judges with their sweet treats, but in the end, it was a blind tasting. Six judges sifted... Read more
MHS Hosts Christmas Concert
The Milbank High School music department presented its annual Christmas concert December 11, in the high school theatre. The choir is directed by Miriam Schwenn and the band is conducted by Susan Karels. The high school choir opened with With Gladness, Cheer and Song! featuring the All-State chorus members... Read more
Financial Aid Night for MHS Seniors
Milbank High School seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the annual financial aid night Monday, December 19, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. A speaker from Great Lakes Higher Education will outline the essentials of paying for college and applying for financial aid. For questions,... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Incarnate
Milbank Native Sean Zimny reviews the latest horror film in theaters, Incarnate! Incarnate is directed by Brad Peyton and stars Aaron Eckhart, David Mazouz, Matt Noble, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Carice van Houten. If you like this video, you can subscribe to SZ Entertainment to see more reviews. Subscribing... Read more
Wayne And Nancy Van Hout Turn on the Charm
Wayne and Nancy Van Hout were this week’s winners of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The Van Houts reside east of Milbank at 15099 482nd Avenue. The couple receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The final week remains in the house lighting... Read more
WVEC Raises the Flag

WVEC Raises the Flag

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Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative employees and board members held a small ceremony to raise the American flag in honor of our country and its veterans. The flag is an addition to the cooperative’s headquarters on East Highway 12 in Milbank Steph Trevett, billing clerk for WVEC, has a son who... Read more
Aburto and Loutsch Surprised by Finals
Two MHS debate students qualified for the finals of the Fargo South debate tournament December 9-10 but they didn’t know it! “When the tournament ended we thought they were semi-finalists and had a 4-1 record,” explained MHS debate coach Caitlyn Oien. “But I just received word from tournament officials... Read more
Middle Schoolers Audition for All-State Band
Nineteen Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 18th Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The festival will take place March 3-4 in Huron and is sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. “This is a great opportunity for students who thrive on challenge and expertise,” said... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Spider-Man Homecoming Trailer Reaction
Milbank Native Sean Zimny reacts to and reviews the first trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming! Spider-Man: Homecoming is directed by Jon Watts and stars Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, and Donald Glover, among others, Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If... Read more