Over 200 musicians in fifth through eighth grade performed at the South Dakota Bandmasters Contest in Milbank. Milbank students comprised 115 of the entries. Students from Big Stone City and Browns Valley, Deubrook, and Ortonville, Minnesota also competed. The instrumentals from Milbank received 43 Superior Plus ratings, 73 Superior ratings,... Read more
Interested in being an accredited weather spotter? Already a weather spotter, but need to get recertified? A free weather spotter class will be held Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Big Stone Fire Hall. No preregistration is required. Kelly Serr of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen will... Read more
Firefighters from across northeast South Dakota will convene in Milbank to conduct their annual training on Saturday, April 23. So, don’t be alarmed if you see groups of firemen in coveralls or full gear and several firetrucks parked in various neighborhoods in Milbank and at Lake Farley. Milbank is... Read more
Wiese and Lightfield Elected at State Student Council
Local News April 20, 2022 0
Members of the MHS Student Council, along with council members from over 60 schools across South Dakota, attended the state student council convention at The Monument in Rapid City. During the two-day event, students networked, heard guest speakers, met for regional council meetings, and gained new insight into leadership. A... Read more
Heidi Wellnitz, Milbank’s middle and high school counselor, says, “The high school will host registration night on April 26 at 6 p.m. in the high school theater. All current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to attend.” According to Wellnitz, the meeting will cover the requirements for high school, and time will be allocated for students to register for their high school... Read more
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to... Read more
The hunt is on! The Milbank Community Pride and Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders host their annual Easter egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16. It’s an egg-stra special day for every bunny in preschool through second grade. Things get hoppin’ at Avantara at 10 a.m. Find eggs with candy, and... Read more
Marion Mischel, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Heidi Mischel. Marion is involved in tennis, golf, and FFA. Outside of school, she is active in 4-H and plays the piano. She is also... Read more
Ryan Scoular Hired as New Milbank Middle School Principal
Local News April 12, 2022 0
Ryan Scoular has been named the new Milbank Middle School Principal. Scoular currently serves as a teacher and the athletic director for the Milbank School District. He will continue his duties as athletic director, but will no longer teach classes. Scoular replaces Kris Evje as principal after Evje resigned to accept... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Win Season-End Awards
Local News April 12, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team held their recent awards ceremony. Head Coach Brian Pauli presented Maurina Street with the team’s MVP Award. Isabella Anderson won the Defensive Player Award. Pauli also recognized both Street and Anderson for being named to the 2022 NEC All-Conference Team. Street was selected for... Read more
