The Student Council from St. Lawrence School with help from the Grant County Food Pantry is providing a Thanksgiving meal to two families. “The families are ones we identified that could use a little help, but may not have asked for it,” said Heather Rise of the Food Pantry. The... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team received season-end awards on Monday, November 13. Senior Molly Rick was named the Most Valuable Player and Hardest Worker. She was a team captain and kill leader. She ranked the highest with 351 kills at 17 percent, and had the highest serving percentage at 94... Read more

Central United Methodist Church in Milbank was recognized by the Milbank Education Association (MEA) as this year’s True Friends of Education recipient. Josh Schmeichel, representative of MEA, presented a commemorative plaque to Pastor Thom Bowsher during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on November 15.... Read more

Eight Milbank High School students were named Region 4A Oral Interpretation champions during the region meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Tuesday, November 14. The students will now advance to the Class A State Oral Interp Festival scheduled for December 1-2 at Aberdeen Central High School. Earning top honors... Read more

Verla Miller, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be at Corona Baptist Cemetery.... Read more

The Milbank School District’s Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, November 15, and began discussions about a new principal evaluation model and a new personnel development grant. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the State Board of Education adopted Principal Evaluation requirements and Performance Standards and Regulations in July.... Read more

Milbank and the surrounding area are invited to join together for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service. The service will take place Tuesday, November 21, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank at 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service.   Read more

Senior Jennifer Seehafer is the November Student of the Month at MHS. She is the daughter of Jeff and Holli Seehafer. Jenny is a member of HOSA, TATU, 4-H, and the MHS band. She has also served as a blood drive coordinator. She is employed part time as a CNA... Read more

The Milbank Area football team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck Monday, November 13. Team members voted senior Cole Dockter the Most Valuable Player for the offense. He was also named to the All-Northeast Conference team and selected as a defensive back All-State team member. Senior Mitch Quade... Read more