Ten MHS chorus members were selected to perform with the South Dakota High School Honor Choir from July 30 to August 4. Northern State University in Aberdeen hosted the rehearsals and activities, including a formal concert at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Dr. Sharon Hanson, Emerita Professor of Conducting and... Read more

The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, August 3, in the State Auto Cafeteria with Kim Veen serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “Ruminate” which means to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually. The speaker of the day was Talia Athey. She presented Project... Read more

The Milbank boys golf team, under the direction of Mark Keeton, starts its 2017 season Monday, August 7. The first day of practice begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Hills Golf Course. Milbank begins competition Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. at Sioux Valley. The Dawgs’ only home meet, the... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldog football team begins practice Thursday, August 10. Coach Jeremy Tostenson reminds all athletes they must complete physical and physical update requirements prior to the first day of practice. The first day starts with ImPACT testing for grades nine and eleven at 8 a.m. Equipment and lockers... Read more

Need a blue bucket? Of course you do! This bucket is special. It helps sick or hurt children. Plus, it saves you 20% on almost everything you can cram into it at Seehafer Ace Hardware. Lawn care? Light bulbs? Faucets or locks? What’s on your blue bucket list? Seehafer Ace... Read more

The Grant County Democrats met, Tuesday, August 1 in Milbank to reorganize prior to the upcoming 2018 election. According to Kathy Tyler, who spearheads the reorganization of the Grant County Democrats, a South Dakota Democrat differs from what most people perceive as the far left. “South Dakota Democrats prioritize families,... Read more

The Milbank Area girls tennis team starts its 2017 season Wednesday, August 9, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Dahl. The first practice is August 10, and runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for athletes in grades 7-12. Practice Schedule: Thursday, August 10 – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday,... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs secured a spot in the 2017 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament as representative #1 from District 1. The Chiefs will face Freeman in the opening round of the tournament Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Mitchell. The 32-team tournament begins Wednesday, August 2,... Read more

Grant County 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Dog Project this summer and finished by holding their dog show July 25, at the 4-H grounds. The overall winner was Cara Berkner. The hardest worker awards went to Kendra and Kalli Grong. Topping the field in showmanship were Kylie Mogen, senior; Sage... Read more

Several swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team earned top places in the state during the 2017 South Dakota Long Course State Swim Meet in Aberdeen this past weekend, July 28-30. Eleven local swimmers took part in the meet. They broke 18 team records and placed in the top... Read more