The Milbank Motel – known locally as The Manor Motel – and its property have been purchased by the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC). The land, situated on Highway 12 as you enter the city of Milbank from the east, also lies adjacent to the headquarters of WVEC. WVEC... Read more
Someone Special Essay Winners Announced
Uncategorized May 5, 2026 0
The Grant County Child Protection team celebrated the winners of the Someone Special Essay on April 28. Students in third through eighth grade composed essays highlighting someone special in their lives. The contest focuses on how a person can influence a child’s education and character. Someone Special Essay Winners:... Read more
Senior Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga was chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Isela Zuniga and Carlos Olivares. Yanderyn is a member of the MHS choir and band. She belongs to Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Educators Rising. She takes... Read more
MHS Pole Vault Team Reaches New Heights
Milbank Area Track and Field April 30, 2026 0
Pits and push offs, a lot of sweat, and maybe a few tears – all the highs and lows have made the field squad of the Bulldogs track and field team a tightly knit group. Adding in practice, encouragement, and experience has allowed the athletes, regardless of the competition,... Read more
Piano Students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Spring Piano Recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 26..Guests were treated to classical, contemporary, blues, and praise and worship music. Senior Camryn Sovell performed her senior showcase. Recital musicians at the 3 ‘clock performance (all left to... Read more
Schweer Takes First Place in Vet Science at State FFA
Local News April 29, 2026 0
The 98th South Dakota State FFA Convention convened in Brookings on April 20 .The three-day event welcomed nearly 2,000 students from across the state. Kayla Schweer was top finisher for Milbank and the state winner in the Veterinary Science competition. Kalli Grong, Kenzie Kooima, and Ashlynn Lamp each received... Read more
Landon and Cruz Play in Middle School Honor Band
Local News April 28, 2026 0
The Third Annual First and Second-Year Honor Band Concert was held in the Ortonville School Auditorium on Saturday, April 25. Noemi Landon on clarinet and Bianca Cruz on the alto saxophone, both sixth graders at Milbank Milbank School, were selected for the band. Also joining the group were students... Read more
Grant County Auditor Kathy Folk confirmed as of Friday afternoon, April 24, that ballots for the 2026 South Dakota Primary Election have been delivered to the Grant County Courthouse. Absentee-early voting will begin on Monday, April 27. County auditors across South Dakota had anxiously been awaiting the arrival of... Read more
“This was our first meet of the year, and it felt great to be on the course,” commented Mark Keeton, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs. The MHS girls golf team competed in the Sisseton Invitational on Monday, April 20. “The cold and windy conditions made playing Valley View... Read more
Milbank’s HOSA Chapter had 58 members compete against over 1,000 other students from across South Dakota in the HOSA – Future HealthProfessionals state conference. The event was held at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on April 16-17. Members competed for the opportunity to attend the 2026 International Leadership... Read more
