The 32nd Annual Piano Festival was held on Sunday, February 26 in the Milbank High School theater. The festival featured Shawn Stemsrud and student musicians Kami Dashiell, Priya Zemlicka, Maddie Dashiell, Dezirae Stahl, Hadassah Kauffman, Isabelle Karels, Leticia Stahl, Savannah Berg, Natalie Thaden, Macy Mueller, Lydia Gall, and Addie Farrell. Stemsrud, a graduate... Read more

The public is invited to attend the 32nd Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. There is no charge for admission. This year’s festival features Shawn Stemsrud. Shawn is a graduate of MHS and SDSU. He is currently the music director... Read more

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a proclamation to declare this week, February 20-24, as South Dakota School Board Recognition Week. The governor honored the effort and dedication of the more than 850 men and women who serve on nearly 150 public school boards across the state. At the regular... Read more

Max Schuelke, a sophomore at Milbank High School, has punched his ticket to the National Speech and Debate Championship to be held from June 11-16 in Phoenix. Schuelke will be one of two Lincoln- Douglas debaters representing the northern district of South Dakota. Over 6000 students, representing over 2000 schools from across... Read more

Kenne Dailie will retire from Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) after a 17-year career. His last day is Friday, March 3, and members who wish to congratulate him are invited to WVEC’s headquarters for cake and ice cream at 3 p.m. Kenne began working at the coop as an apprentice electrician... Read more

Milbank swimmers garnered top finishes and lots of time cuts as they participated in the Watertown Area Swim Club State-Qualifying Meet. The meet was held at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center in Watertown February 10-12.  Crosby Bass earned seven first-place finishes. TyLynn Wellnitz collected two first-place finishes. Adrienne Korth, Jada Leigh Wellnitz,... Read more

After 27 years, Jack Hoeke will park his service truck and hang up his hard hat. Jack has been employed with Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) since June 5, 1995. He began as an apprentice electrician and by furthering his education and gaining experience, he now works as a contractor... Read more

Cupid: I’ve been using my arrows to cause people to fall in love since 700 B.C. Nine years ago, a quiver from my bow pierced Jonny Ash. It was nearly Valentine’s Day, and luckily, Jonny knew just what to do.  You:  Are you talking about Jonny Ash? The 2018 graduate... Read more

Milbank wrestlers competed in the Northeast Conference Tournament in Webster on Saturday, February 11. Barrett Schneck and Brayden Christensen won first-place medals. Jesse Schneck and Landon Novy each took second place. Owen Fischer, Evan Folk, and Paul Vandover won fourth-place medals.  As a team, Milbank compiled 96.5 points to take... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs clawed their way back into their game against Tri-Valley on February 11 by pouring in 21 points in the fourth quarter to tie things up at 50. Milbank had trailed 28-19 at halftime and 40-29 at the end of three. In overtime, Milbank scored seven points to... Read more