The Milbank High School Graduation ceremony will be held on May 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. The Class of 2021 has chosen a Gladioulus as the class flower and Maroon/Gold are the class colors. The motto for the Class of 2021 is “If you want... Read more

Milbank hosted the Valley Queen Cheese Track and Field Meet on May 4. “This meet was the first home meet since 2018,” said head coach Eric Townsend. “We were excited to showcase our athletes and give them the experience of having more fans watch us compete.” Many season-best finishes and changes to the... Read more

Kids, want to improve your golf swing? MHS golf coach Mark Keeton will give golf lessons this summer. The lessons will be scheduled for Wednesdays. Times are still being determined. Whetstone Creek Golf Course will also continue to host their 9-hole teenage scrambles each Monday at 1 p.m. The scrambles are open... Read more

Spring is in the air along with the American flag at the St. Lawrence School spring program on Wednesday, May 12.  This year’s program will feature patriotic songs that honor God, our flag, our history, and our heroes. Two concerts will be held in the school gym — one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.Sixth graders will share quotes from... Read more

Chad Nelson, age 52, of Milbank, SD, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the Milbank School District Theater in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 14,... Read more

Current Milbank Middle School eighth-grade students and their parents are reminded of the registration meeting on Monday, May 10, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The 45-minute meeting will outline course requirements for each high school grade and explain the registration process for ninth grade classes.Questions? Call Heidi Wellnitz... Read more

Bobby Lee Born, age 80, of Correll, MN, died Saturday, May 8, at Ortonville Area Health Services. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 15, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville, MN. .The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. at New Life... Read more

American minister and positive thinking promoter Norman Vincent Peale said, “Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow.” It’s a Mother’s Day quote that suits mother-to-be Lindsey Keller to a T. Lindsey is not afraid to embrace risk when she is guided by her heart.  Lindsey left... Read more

Have you tried a Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, or Chocolate Stripe tomato?  If you have eaten one, you probably noticed their exceptional color and flavor. These and other heirloom vegetables have been grown for generations and prized for their nutritional value. If you’ve never tried one, now might be the perfect... Read more