“It’s just like a wishbone, you’re getting pulled in two directions, and one of them is going to win. Both are important,” said Pastor Nathan Zastrow of Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit. Zastrow will soon be leaving the congregations he has led... Read more

The 77th Annual Membership Meeting of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., was held on Thursday, March 22, in Milbank. President Bill Tostenson conducted the meeting. Tostenson confirmed the presence of 225 voting members and declared a quorum. Treasurer Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker reviewed the 2017 operating statement, balance sheet, auditor’s letter,... Read more

Valley Queen today announced the establishment of the Valley Queen company stock profit sharing plan and trust. Valley Queen was founded in 1929 by Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach and had remained a family owned and operated business. Ray Trankle, Valley Queen’s chairman of the board, told employees that... Read more

Maybe you’ve imagined yourself as Robin Hood robbing from the rich and giving to the poor? Or Anguy from Game of Thrones who managed more than his share of stellar moves with a bow and arrow? Either way, you’re going to need more than a leather vest and few... Read more

The Milbank Debate Team competed in the UDFL Student Congress in Groton on March 20. Lars Andersen earned the status of Outstanding Speaker for his house, and Magally Aburto was named the Superior Speaker in her house. Nathan Loutsch also participated. Read more

Local youth wrestlers from the Milbank Area have punched their tickets and earned a berth to the AAU State Youth Wrestling Tournament slated for Friday and Saturday, March 23-24 in Sioux Falls . B: Joseph French, Nick Trevett, Leyton Raffety, Toby Schneck, Barrett Schneck & Carter Gloe M: Andrew... Read more

Senior Adam Thomas has been chosen as March Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Greg and Joni Thomas. Adam was active in golf and theatre. He is a member of the band and choir and was also chosen for honor choir and... Read more

According to Karen Layher, President of Milbank American Legion Auxiliary, Abigail Michels, Hope Osborn, Kylee Mogen, and Caitlin Kroemer have been chosen as the 2018 MHS delegates to Girls State. The 72nd Annual American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State takes place on the campus of the University of... Read more