This summer, 51 students are receiving the essential tools and foundation to become safe drivers. Jackson Graf, head of Milbank’s driver’s education program said, “It is a difficult and demanding course.” The students spend 30 hours in the classroom. If they pass that segment of the course, they move on... Read more

The 14U Junior Teeners traveled to Dakota Style Field in Clark on June 20 for doubleheader action. Milbank lost the first game 17-7 and dropped the second game 4-3. Jaxson Wiese came out of the gates swinging. He singled to left field. Tyler Heinje blasted a double to the left... Read more

The Valley Queen Charitable Foundation presented a $250,000 donation to the Milbank School District for the expansion of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department. The funds will support the purchase of specialized equipment to enhance CTE classes.  “I want to thank the Valley Queen Charitable Foundation for donating to... Read more

Steve Whitlow was the lucky winner of a $1000 voucher for a trip to Las Vegas on June 10 at the Whetstone Creek Casino Royale fundraiser tournament. All four players of each of the 28 scramble teams submitted their names in the drawing.  The top six winning teams: 1st Place- Jacob... Read more

Omar Halvorson, age 85, of Summit, SD, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more

Fire Chief David Giesen reports the Milbank Fire and Rescue team was dispatched to the Thomas Stoick residence at 15053 SD Hwy 15 on Tuesday, June 13. The call came in at approximately 1:30 pm.  Upon arrival, firefighters discovered flames from a burn barrel had started some pallets and trees on... Read more

David Eugene Loup entered the presence of Jesus Christ on June 19, 2023, at the age of 80 years. He passed away in Milbank, SD, after a 7-year battle with prostate cancer.  He left his earthly body holding hands with his wife, Edith. Funeral services will be held on Monday,... Read more

The American Legion Post 9 baseball team hosted Big Stone on Tuesday evening, June 13, at Pribyl Park. Milbank fell 10-7 in game one and 12-1 in game two. The first match up started as a low-scoring affair. Milbank trailed 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Josh Pederson led... Read more

For over three decades, the community has gathered at Valley Queen’s annual Cheeseburger Day. This year, the company reported approximately 2,500 burgers, along with chips and milk, were enjoyed on Tuesday, June 6.FFA members greeted the guests at the free-will donation tent. Cassidy Schwagel, The Valley Express Miss Milbank for 2023,... Read more

Cassidy Schwagel, Miss Milbank 2023, and Jenna Dexter and Ashlyn O’Farrell, runners up in The Valley Express Snow Queen Festival, received scholarship money for their participation in the annual event.   The prizes are an integral part of the contest that values scholarship and character. The winner is chosen to encourage... Read more