Tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and you might see a familiar face or two. South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas marching band is part of the lineup.  Although SDSU’s band is in its 132nd year, this is the first year the band will appear... Read more

To celebrate the success of their 2022 season, the MHS cross-country teams presented their end-of-the season awards.  For the Lady Bulldogs, Bianca Berry was chosen Rookie of the Year. Ashlynn Batchelor received the MVP Award. Ellie Neugebauer was honored as the Most Improved Runner and recognized for her senior season. ... Read more

Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 17. The meeting takes place at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch in Milbank.  Read more

Justin Mathiason, assistant fire chief for the Milbank Fire Department, reports Milbank firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in Milbank at 4:43 p.m. on Sunday, November 13.  Mathiason says, “The engine compartment was fully engulfed when we arrived and the garage door windows were starting to melt. We dragged... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs’ tennis team wrapped up their season with an awards banquet on Tuesday, November 8.   Ashlynn Lamp, Caitlyn Frerichs, and Jenna Korstjens each earned their first major “M”. Bri Hicks and Izzy Glomstad, both new to tennis this year, were each presented with their first minor “M”.   For the... Read more

Rev. Keith L. Smith, age 81, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Zoar Lutheran Church in Revillo. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022,... Read more

Area residents gathered today at the Milbank Armory to honor local veterans and all servicemen and women across the country at the annual Veterans Day program. The MHS band opened the ceremony and the MHS choir performed the “Star Spangled Banner”. Val Rausch presented the keynote address. Preston Fischer, Commander of VFW Post #3486,... Read more

Are you a veteran? The Big Stone City Branch Library wants to honor you! Veterans and their spouses are invited to stop by the library for coffee and donuts on Saturday, November 12, from 9:30-11:30 am. Members of the Gertje-Van Lith Legion Auxiliary will also be in attendance. The Big Stone... Read more

Susan Karels, the band instructor for grades six through 12 in the Milbank School District, was awarded a 30-Year Meritorious Service Award by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA).  Karels received her award from Erin McFarland of SDMEA during the awards banquet at the 2022 SDMEA Conference. The honor recognizes music educators who... Read more

Cassidy Schwagel celebrated her 18th birthday on November 2.  The freshly- minted adult and American voter exercised her 26th Amendment right to vote immediately. Schwagel headed to the Grant County Courthouse to cast her ballot in the 2022 midterm election.  The assistance of her grandmother Karen Layher, who has served as... Read more