Nancy Hoeke to be Inducted Into SD Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame
Local NewsMilbank Area Volleyball May 21, 2026 0
Nancy Hoeke, longtime head volleyball coach at Milbank High School, will be inducted into the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association (SDVBCA) Hall of Fame. Hoeke, who accrued 449 wins during her career, will be honored by the Hall of Fame at a ceremony on November 21. The event is... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held a ribbon cutting for Frandsen Bank and Trust on Tuesday., May 19. Frandsen celebrated the opening of their newest branch and their first location in South Dakota with a community lunch at the Milbank Fire Hall. Longtime area resident Steve Wenzl... Read more
A graduation Mass, followed by a commencement ceremony for eight sixth-grade students, was held at St. Lawrence in Milbank on Tuesday, May 19. The 2026 graduates included (l. to r.) Stassi Henrich, Allie Holscher, Avery Montag, Nora Peters, Baron Schmidt, Waylon Sperry, Ivy Untalan, and Eli Whipkey. The sixth... Read more
Meet Governor Larry Rhoden in Milbank
Local News May 20, 2026 0
Governor Larry Rhoden will give the keynote remarks at the annual meeting of the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) on Wednesday, May 27. The event will be held at Speedway in Milbank from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Traci Stein, executive director of GCDC said, “We are honored to welcome... Read more
Dennis Kohlman, a retired First Sergeant who dedicated 41 years to the Army National Guard, will present the keynote remarks during the Memorial Day services to be held in Milbank on Monday, May 25. Everyone is welcome. Kohlman was inducted into the Court of Honor at Camp Ripley in... Read more
Nearly 80 fifth-grade students from Milbank Elementary completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program today, Thursday, May 14. A ceremony to recognize the graduates was held in the MHS theater. Fifth-grade teachers Mrs. Cantine, Mrs. Gauer, and Mrs. Riley attended, along with school officials, parents, and law enforcement... Read more
Keira Steffen joined the top one percent of graduating seniors in South Dakota at the 36th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon held April 27 in Rapid City. Governor Larry Rhoden’s office and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota recognized scholars in the Class of 2026 from the state’s... Read more
Milbank Educators Rising Members Celebrate College Signings, Future in Teaching
Local News May 14, 2026 0
Ryan Keeton, Yanderyn Oliveras Zuniga, and Braylen Bowsher each took a giant step forward in pursuing a career in education, and the MIlbank chapter of Educators Rising (ER) held a Signing Day to celebrate their decisions. Keeton and Oliveras Zuniga signed papers declaring their intention to obtain a teaching... Read more
Sara Colombe to Attend Institute In Colorado
Local News May 13, 2026 0
Sara Colombe, head of agricultural education at MHS and the Milbank FFA adviser, will attend a CASE 4 professional development institute in Greeley, Colorado, to study the Food Science and Safety CASE curriculum. Students investigate food science concepts and situations including food safety, food chemistry, food processing, food product development,... Read more
Milbank High School Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. Class speakers are Collin Phinney and Ann Neugebauer. Superintendent Justin Downes will conduct the commencement activities. MHS Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Music will... Read more
