The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their final concert of the school year Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The 2017 Festival Singers will also be featured. The high school music department will perform their spring concert Tuesday, May 16,... Read more
Grant-Deuel School to Give Final Concert
Local News May 9, 2017 0
Grant-Deuel School in Revillo will present its final performance Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert is free and all are invited. “This concert is of sadness and excitement,” stated Kristy Tostenson, music director. “Sadness in that the school will close at the end... Read more
Milbank High School senior Brooke Fraasch was honored for her academic achievements during the 27th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre on April 24. Outstanding students from the Class of 2017 were recognized by Governor Dennis Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. More than 200 students,... Read more
Interlakes Community Action Partnership’s community garden in northeast Milbank has been tilled and is ready for planting according to Community Service Worker Heather Rise. “The community garden is open to anyone in Grant County,” stated Rise. “There are no income guidelines to reserve a garden plot – all are... Read more
Thirty-nine youth from Grant County participated in the South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports competition April 28-30, in Fort Pierre. “Over 2,000 youth across the state posted qualifying scores to attend the state shoot,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. “Seven different ranges operate in the... Read more
Two new coaches will fill empty voids within the staff of the boys basketball program at Milbank High School, pending approval from the Milbank School District Board of Education. Logan Diede will take over the reigns as the head boys basketball coach, following the resignation of Matt Bastian. He... Read more
SD Republican Leaders to Converge in Milbank
Local News May 7, 2017 0
The Grant County Republican Party will host a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday, May 10, at the Speedway Event Center. “This event is to bring Republicans together for a great dinner to meet great people on the ballot in the 2018 election,” stated Senator John Wiik, emcee of the event.... Read more
St. Lawrence School first grader Andrew Karels, son of Josh and Karissa Karels of Milbank, was presented with a Citizenship Award from Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren Friday, May 5. “Andrew and his grandmother were the first people to come into my office and report the vandalism that was... Read more
China Panda Restaurant Coming to Milbank
Local News May 4, 2017 1
The China Panda Restaurant is preparing to open in Milbank in July. The restaurant is in the Whetstone Mall on East Highway 12 in the former Video Place location. Owner Angel Li of Morris, Minnesota says it will feature Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan cuisines. Mandarin-style Chinese food is all... Read more
Tim and Sue Stengel Donate Trees to School
Local News May 4, 2017 0
Tim Stengel, an alumnus of MHS, and his wife, Sue, of Milbank are replacing the evergreen trees around AB Campbell Stadium. The Stengel’s are donating 50 Scot Pine trees in an effort to clear about 260 trees from property adjoining their land. “We purchased our land from someone who... Read more
