Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative held its 84th annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 26, at the Wilmot High School. The meeting was attended by 294 people that included 225 registered members. WVEC General Manager Dave Page introduced the employees – all who recieved a round of applause from the... Read more
National Honor Society Inducts 2026 Members for Milbank
Local News March 31, 2026 0
Milbank High School welcomed 22 new members into its chapter of National Honor Society on March 25. Parents of the inductees were invited to attend the ceremony performed by seniors who had previously been inducted into the group. The inductees, who were chosen by an anonymous committee, had applied... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 22 seventh and eighth graders at the annual Festival for Young Voices held in Brookings on Monday, March 23. Taram Stadem served as the guest director for the event and rehearsed with the large ensemble throughout the day. Their grand concert... Read more
MHS Seniors See “Guys & Dolls” at Chanhassen Theater
Local News March 31, 2026 0
The Milbank High School senior band and choir students attended the noon matinee of “Guys & Dolls” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater on Wednesday, March 18. If you are wondering, yes, cheesecake was on the menu. MHS Students: Front row: Elisabeth Sperry, Elyssa Tomac, Elexia Quintanilla, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, Fernanda... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) announced the winners of the raffle held on Wednesday, March 18. The raffle was part of Ag Appreciation Day hosted by MACC that included the annual pancake breakfast, eight vendors, speakers, and ag-related demonstrations. The event was attended by over 100 people... Read more
MHS wrestlers and wrestlers and wrestling fans across South Dakota will remember Marv Sherrill as “often imitated, never duplicated”. Sherrill, a member of the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, who holds the title of the winningest wrestling coach in state history, died in Watertown on March 25. He... Read more
Senior Elyssa Tomec has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Nicci Stengel. Elyssa takes part in HOSA and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She plays softball and serves as the volleyball team’s... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 25, 2026 0
Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll today. Students named to the list include:PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Brady Allen, Chase Dusing, Holden Eckberg, Charlotte Gastineau, Zoee Henrich, Isabella Hicks, Ava Homrighausen, Violet Johnson, Ella Koplin, Lexi Korstjens, Adrienne Korth, Addison Locke, Aria Prasnicki, Blake Schneck, Kylynn Schwandt, Kye Scoular, Kinley... Read more
Dawn Hoeke Named New Principal at O’Gorman High School
Local News March 19, 2026 0
Dawn Hoeke, formerly of Milbank, has been selected as the new principal at O’Gorman HIgh School in Sioux Falls. O’Gorman, a Catholic high school with approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, is part of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. Hoeke’s appointment will begin at the onset of the 2026-27 school... Read more
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman Named All-Conference Players
Milbank Area Girls Basketball March 18, 2026 0
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman, both sophomores at MHS, have been named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference list of girls basketball players for the 2025-26 season. Pauli, a 5’ 10 forward, was named to the first team. Schuneman, a 5’6” guard, made the second team. Tony Howard, head coach for... Read more
