The Milbank Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries, invites everyone to a special event on Tuesday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. at Central Church. Tickets are $5 and include a light dessert. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated. Debby Schmitz of Harvey, North Dakota, will speak on... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Named Region Teacher of the Year
Local News May 10, 2023 0
Caitlyn Graf, a math instructor at Milbank High School, has been named South Dakota Region 1 Teacher of the Year. Graf received the surprise announcement today along with her classroom of students. Dr. Joe Graves, South Dakota Secretary of Education; Justin Downes, Superintendent of the Milbank School District; and... Read more
Milbank High School seniors will graduate this Sunday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Everyone is welcome to attend. Superintendent Justin Downes will conduct the ceremony. Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Elizabeth Neugebauer and Max Lightfield, members of the Class of 2023, have been selected... Read more
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department put out three fires in four hours on Wednesday, May 3. Fire Chief David Giesen said, “At approximately 1 p.m., we were dispatched to Hwy 15 and 138th Street for a controlled burn that got away from the landowner. James Madsen was burning CRP... Read more
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) applications through June 2, 2023. The program will assist eligible producers of agricultural commodities who experienced revenue decreases in calendar year 2020 compared to 2018 or 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PARP will help address gaps in previous pandemic assistance,... Read more
Valley Queen Charitable Foundation to Match $300K for American Legion Baseball Field
Local News May 9, 2023 0
The Valley Queen Charitable Foundation announced a dollar-for-dollar $300,000 matching funds gift to the Legion Baseball Field Fundraising Committee to complete the new American Legion Baseball Field in Milbank.“Thank you to the charitable foundation for their donation to the new Legion Field,” said Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety. “Our community’s... Read more
Eric Townsend, head coach for the Milbank track and field teams said, “There were four meets last week –Valley Queen Cheese, Sisseton TwiLight, Howard Wood Relays, and the Webster Quad.” Milbank secured many of the top places at the Valley Queen meet in Milbank on Tuesday, May 2. “At the... Read more
Milbank Stars in Several Events at Sisseton TwiLight Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field May 9, 2023 0
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs track and field teams traveled to the Sisseton Twilight meet on May 5. Isaac Graham and Sam Rick each earned first-place wins for Milbank. Eric Townsend, head coach for Milbank, said it was part of a big week when the teams’ schedule sported four... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual spring concerts next week. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will perform on Monday, May 8. The high school musicians will perform on Tuesday, May 9. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
Everything about Milbank’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will stay the same EXCEPT the location. The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 6, will have a change of venue, but not a change of heart. The free family-friendly fiesta is moving into the Milbank Elementary School due to the... Read more
