Max Schuelke, a senior at Milbank High School, will compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held June 15-20 in Des Moines, Iowa. Schuelke will be one of two Lincoln-Douglas debaters representing the Northern South Dakota District. They will join 6,000 students from over 2000 schools across... Read more

Violinists Lydia Jay, Kelsey Wipf, Leticia Stahl, and Annette Tschetter performed with the South Dakota Music Educators Association’s Middle School All-State Orchestra at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 22. The musicians are instructed by Elizabeth Schulte, director of Whetstone Valley Strings in Milbank.   Lydia, an eighth grader,... Read more

Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager, and Sheila Dailie, all area piano instructors, hosted  the 34th Annual Piano Festival in the MHS Theater on Sunday, February 23. Sixteen students performed. Pianist Pam Neugebauer was the guest artist. Participating Musicians:Back Row – Savannah Berg, Bella Radermacher, Caroline Arlt, Dezi Stahl, Landon Athey, Hadassah... Read more

Beverly Anderson, 93, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held at Zion Community Church in Wilmot at a later date. Beverly Anne (Williams) Anderson was born May 23,1931 in Wilmot, South Dakota, to... Read more

Mavis Reupke, age 75, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Mount Olivet Careview Home, Minneapolis, MN, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more

The Bulldogs hosted Tri-Valley at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, February 15. The Bulldogs racked up 18 points from the free throw line to beef up their total and take the win with the final score at 60-48. Milbank’s Sam Rick downed nine of his 10 free throw attempts. Graham... Read more

Milbank’s Special Olympics traveled to Hamlin High School in Hayti on Friday, February 14, for the Northeast Area Basketball Tournament. The Milbank Schoolers went 2-0 in their division and the adults compiled a 1-1 record. Both teams advance to the state tournament.  Milbank’s Special Olympics cheerleaders will join them on... Read more

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or organization making a positive contribution to South Dakota’s agricultural industry. Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources by... Read more

Grant County veterans are coming together to help their fellow veterans with a new program called Groceries for Veterans. Five veterans groups donated money to purchase 50 boxes of groceries. The boxes will be distributed by representatives from the groups starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at Berens... Read more

The 34th Annual Piano Festival will be held Sunday, February 23, at 1:30 pm in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is Free. Everyone is invited to attend. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank area piano teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of area musicians and to encourage them... Read more