Camryn Sovell, Yanderyn Olivares, Macy Mueller, Sam Shelstad, and Preston Laskowske, students of MHS Choir Director Miriam Schwenn, will perform with the 51st South Dakota High School Honor Choir in Aberdeen on Friday, July 25. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on... Read more
Marcus Phillips, a native of Sioux Falls with family ties to Milbank, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, July 13. Phillips, a right-handed pitcher, was chosen in the first round and 33rd overall. Polls had predicted him to go at around... Read more
Mary Bohn Retires From a 48-Year Nursing Career
Local News July 20, 2025 0
Mary Bohn, RN, guides us down the hall, chatting as we go amongst the hustle and bustle of a typical day at Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Her calm efficiency occasionally gives way to a bubble of enthusiasm, and it’s easy to see why patients have felt comforted and safe... Read more
The Milbank School Board held its regular meeting on Monday, July 15. Board members addressed a full agenda of budgetary matters, personnel updates, and student programs. The board approved the hiring of Alyssa Linaugh, a part-time American Sign Language interpreter. According to Superintendent Justin Downes, this is a position... Read more
Time flies, especially in the summer! August 19 will be the first day of school for students in the Milbank School District. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.Registration is set for Tuesday, August 5, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. School... Read more
Love books? Love reading books, talking about books, and maybe even just the smell of a new book? How about yummy cupcakes and the chance to spend the evening doing what you like – browsing books, flowers, clothes and more? Does chatting with friends old and new about the... Read more
Over 30 members of the Milbank High School Class of 1995 gathered for their 30-year reunion. The event was hosted at The Pump in downtown Milbank on Friday, June 20. Attendees:Back: (. to r.) – Tom Waletich and Cory Appl. Fourth Row – Kirk Kubousek, Richard Jurgens, Miranda Menning Sieh,... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Post 3486 of Milbank held its election of officers. Myrna Bell, who has served as the Auxiliary’s president for 17 years, stepped down, and Gloria Crist was selected as their new President. Rhonda Preller was chosen to serve as the Senior Vice President. Brandi Haaven will be... Read more
Got your team together for the Second Annual Heroes Pull in Milbank? It’s coming up on Sunday, August 17. Teams will vie for bragging rights for pulling a fire truck 45 feet the fastest. All proceeds go to the Milbank Special Olympics and Special Olympics of South Dakota. Registration... Read more
Rylan Wendland, a rising sophomore at Milbank High School, won a Gold Medal at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Wendland won his award in the Intro to FBLA competition. The event tests members’ knowledge of the FBLA organization itself. It involves an objective... Read more
