Katie Wollschlager, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Brian and Janelle Wollschlager. Katie has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track teams. She also sings in the choir. Katie was a class officer during... Read more
Lars Andersen and Nathan Loutsch were crowned the 2019 South Dakota Class “A” State Champions in Public Forum Debate. Caitlyn Oien coaches the MHS team who earned the team title of Runner- Up in Class “A” Debate at the 2019 South Dakota State Debate Tournament at O’Gorman High School... Read more
Valley Queen Hosting 90th Anniversary Celebration
Local News March 3, 2019 0
If “cheese is milk’s leap toward immortality,” Valley Queen has taken a giant step! Valley Queen is celebrating 90 years of business in Milbank. The company was started in 1929 by Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach, young cheesemakers who had emigrated from Switzerland. Now, Valley Queen invites everyone to... Read more
Milbank Streets Remain Closed After Train Accident
Local News February 26, 2019 0
Work is progressing on the railroad tracks in Milbank after a truck – train crash yesterday morning at Lloyd Avenue. The wrecked railcars are being removed and workers are laying pre-built track that was trucked to the site. City Administrator John Forman says some streets remain closed to facilitate... Read more
Train Hits Truck in Milbank: Full Story
Local News February 25, 2019 0
An eastbound train passing through Milbank and a pickup truck towing a gooseneck trailer crashed this morning at 5:58 a.m. at Lloyd Street in Milbank. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of the Grant County Emergency Management program, the driver of the white Dodge crewcab was traveling south, but got... Read more
Jerry Janisch Chosen as Teacher of the Year
Local News February 24, 2019 0
Jerry Janisch has been selected as the 2019 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year. Janisch has been the agricultural education instructor and has also guided the Milbank FFA Chapter to success locally and at state and national competitions since 1992. The award, recognizing Janisch individually as an exceptional... Read more
Justine Wiik is MHS January Student of the Month
Local News February 19, 2019 1
Justine Wiik, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Joe and Jennifer Wiik. Justine is a member of the cross country and golf teams and plays in the band. She is involved in HOSA and... Read more
Hope Osborn Earns Trip to National Debate Tournament
Local News February 19, 2019 0
Hope Osborn, a member of the MHS speech team, earned a trip to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas in June. Osborn and the Milbank team attended the National Qualifying Tournament in Watertown on February 15 and February 16. Lars Andersen and Nathan Loutsch are alternates to... Read more
The 30th Annual Piano Festival, sponsored by the Milbank area piano teachers and showcasing local students, will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 2 p.m. in the MHS theatre. To celebrate the 30th anniversary the recital will also feature an ensemble for two pianos and eight hands, performed... Read more
According to Margaret Skoog, coordinator of the Red Cross blood drive in Milbank, blood supply is very low. She says demand remains high, but only five percent of people able to give blood have actually seen the inside of the bloodmobile. That can change, though, when you make your... Read more
