Jonny Ash Chosen MHS April Student of the Month
Local News April 18, 2018 0
Jonny Ash, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month. He is the son of Kristen Pearson Ash and Craig Ash. At MHS, Jonny is involved in football, basketball, track and field, and band. Outside of school, he takes part in... Read more
School Board Approves Dates for Snow Make-Up Days
Local News April 17, 2018 0
The Milbank School Board met Monday, April 9, at its regular meeting. The board approved May 24, as the first snow make-up day. Originally, May 23 was scheduled as the last day of school. Additional snow days will extend the school year until all are made up. The board... Read more
The Milbank-Sisseton Chapter 19 of the DAV presented Vietnam Vets: Still coming Home to Jody Carlson, Library Director, for the Grant County Public Library. The book tells of ordinary men and women who open up about their witness to heroism, sacrifice, loss, success, suffering and even battlefield humor. Reading... Read more
Schmidt’s Landing Resort and Lakeside Suites on Big Stone Lake held a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 13. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce helped host the event. Schmidt’s Landing was purchased by Adam and Jeny Koplin of Milbank on December 1. Jeny, who has a hotel, restaurant, and... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council announced the food giveaway scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, has been postponed. The giveaway will be held on Wednesday, May 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. The Grant County Christian Service Council partners with Feeding South Dakota... Read more
Is it Matt Vee or is it Neil Diamond? You will have to go to the concert to find out! Matt Vee, nephew of famed rocker Bobby Vee, puts on a concert to celebrate the illustrious Neil Diamond and his career. Bobby Vee’s sons, and grandson are also part... Read more
The handbell choir, Tintinnabula, from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, is coming to Milbank on Saturday, April 21. The worship service featuring the bells starts at 5 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Following the worship service, a mini concert of both sacred and secular pieces also will be performed.... Read more
Blizzard Postpones MHS Play
Local News April 13, 2018 0
The MHS spring musical, The Music Man, scheduled for tonight and Saturday evening has been postponed due to the snow storm. The new stage times are Tuesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students,... Read more
Mike McKernan, best known for his 20-year term as the Grant County Sheriff, knows how to talk turkey! McKernan was elected to the National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors in Nashville. McKernan is the first person from South Dakota to hold this position. McKernan became a NWTF member... Read more
Music Man on Stage Friday at MHS
Local News April 11, 2018 0
In the mood for a romantic comedy? You’re in luck! The Music Man, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical, plays this weekend at the MHS theater. Director Holly Hilbrands says, “Everyone has worked so hard the past few weeks and the audience will not be disappointed.” The family- friendly story... Read more
