MHS Music Department Presents Awards
The Milbank High School band and choirs completed a successful school year and celebrated with year-end awards, which were presented at their final concert of the season May 17. The groups took part in the large group music contest in April. The high school band received two superiors and... Read more
Bike Rodeo Registrations Still Being Accepted
Registrations are still being accepted for the 4-H Bike Rodeo slated for Thursday, May 26, at the 4-H grounds. “There are currently 55 students registered with a few more spots still available,” noted Susan Karels, mother of William Karels who is the chairman of the planning committee for the... Read more
Milbank School Releasing Early
Today all Milbank Schools will be dismissing students for the summer. Release times are as follows: Koch Elementary 11:15 a.m.,  St. Lawrence 11:20 a.m., Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School 11:30 a.m.   Read more
Where Are The Graduates of the Class of 2016 Going?
Three Alumni Present Diplomas to 70 MHS Graduates
  Several hundred people crowded into the Milbank Armory on Sunday, May 22, to see 70 members of the Class of 2016 say good bye to their alma mater and hello to the future.  The 122nd class to graduate from MHS was ushered in to the tune of “Pomp... Read more
Youth Learn Basketball Fundamentals
Nearly a dozen youth from the Milbank area participated in a mini-camp which focused on the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. Bulldog head boys basketball coach Matt Bastian and assistant boys basketball coach Ryan Scoular lead the group in learning proper shooting form, ball-handling, passing, footwork and... Read more
Grant County 4-H Hosted Educational Fun Show
The Grant County 4-H program, along with the South Dakota Rabbit Breeders Association, hosted a fun rabbit show and poultry clinic for youth to expand their knowledge within the specific species. The event took place at the Grant County 4-H grounds exhibit building. Jim Effling served as the show... Read more
Mark Mickelson to Speak at GCDC Annual Meeting
The Grant County Development Corporation will host its annual meeting Thursday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “On behalf of the members of the Grant County Development Corporation, it is my privilege to invite you to attend the organization’s annual meeting,” expressed GCDC director Bobbie... Read more
Mary Jane Meyers
Mary Jane (Pochardt) Meyers, age 89 of Milbank died May 20, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
LaVona Van de Voort
LaVona Van de Voort, age 94, of Milbank, SD, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center. A celebration of LaVona’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Craig Werling... Read more