The Milbank High School production of West Side Story was a huge success, according to MHS choir director Miriam Schwenn. The local talent performed shows before near capacity crowds both nights. “The audiences were so supportive,” Schwenn said. “The cast did a phenomenal job. It was amazing how they... Read more
One-hundred and thirty band members from Milbank Middle School and Koch Elementary School performed at the South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest Friday and Saturday, April 15-16. The contest, which took place at the Milbank Middle/High School, included 192 entries. Other schools participating were Big Stone City, Grant-Deuel,Clinton/Graceville/Beardsley,... Read more
Hermans Chosen American Legionnaire of the Year
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Floyd Hermans was voted Birch-Miller Post 9 Legionnaire of the Year. Award winners are selected on the basis of their contribution and service to the American Legion as well as their support for the community. As Post Sgt. at Arms, Floyd organizes the Honor/Color Guard for all veterans’ funerals... Read more
MHS Tennis Postponed
Milbank Area Tennis April 18, 2016 0
The Milbank High School boys tennis match scheduled for today, April 18, with Lac Qui Parle Valley, MN, has been postponed due to the rain. The match has been moved to Tuesday, April 19, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Read more
The MS Track and Field Meet to have been held at AB Campbell Stadium today, April 18, has been CANCELLED due to rain. Read more
Landon Brown Competes at State National Geographic Bee
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Landon Brown, eighth grade student at Milbank Middle School, competed in the South Dakota National Geographic Bee April 1, on the campus of NSU in Aberdeen. In March, Landon was declared the local winner of the geography bee held for all sixth through eighth grade students in Milbank. Local... Read more
The Lifelight Z8 Tour stops in Milbank Friday, April 22, for a show at the Milbank High School Armory. “You are in for a knockout show,” stated Tom Jensen, local organizer who helps bring Lifelight concerts to Milbank. “Expect a fun show with a lot of energy and loud... Read more
Jeremy DeVaal has become known as the enthusiastic Zumba instructor at Unity Square. He was introduced to the sport while attending SDSU, but said he had no formal dance training and tried Zumba just for fun. During his second year at SDSU, he moved back to Milbank and began... Read more
The District 4 VFW Post and VFW Auxiliary meeting was held Sunday, April 10, in Sisseton with President Sharon Wellnitz presiding. There were 25 members present. Department Chaplain, Mark Kirkvold of Sioux Falls, was the Department Representative. An election of officers was held and Sharon Wellnitz was elected President.... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Membership Dues To Increase
Local News April 17, 2016 0
The South Dakota VFW Auxiliary Treasurer received a notice from the national headquarters informing local auxiliaries that life membership fees may increase pending a vote at the national convention in July. “If the vote passes, fees will be raised September 1, if not sooner,” stated local VFW Auxiliary representative Sharon... Read more
