Free Christmas Day Dinner in Milbank
Local News December 18, 2024 0
The 22nd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! No reservation is required. (Parkview Church is located at 1101 South Second Street- next to Avantara.) Come for the... Read more
The students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas piano recital at Central Church in Milbank on Saturday, December 14. Musicians who were available also played in “mini recitals” at Peaceful Pines and the Milbank Hospital on Monday, December 16, and at Park Place and The Bank coffee shop... Read more
The 51st Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. After rehearsals in the morning, the group presented performances at the Dakota Prairie Museum and on Main Street. They performed their finale at Market on the Plaza. This year, the players’ ages ranged from seventh graders... Read more
Milbank Middle School had 27 students complete auditions for the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The musicians prepared scales and two etudes in preparation. Spring 2025 marks South Dakota’s 26th Annual Middle School All-State Band Festival. The 2025 edition of the All-State Band will be held in... Read more
Winners Announced in the Hometown Christmas Events
Local News December 12, 2024 0
The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025,... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer performed their Christmas recitals at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 8. Students played a variety of holiday classics. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas reception following each recital. Students who performed in their first recital included Ellie Zubke, Isaac Zubke, Penelope... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Get Three Wins in Watertown
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2024 0
The annual Marv Sherrill Duals wrestling tournament was held at the Watertown Civic Arena on Saturday, December 7. Milbank secured three wins to take second place. Results for the Bulldogs:Milbank (MILB) 45.0 vs. Huron (HURO) 34.0106: Abe Fischer (MILB) over Emrick DeDeyne (HURO) (Decision 12-7) 113: Carter Nelson (HURO) over... Read more
The First English and Zion Lutheran churches in Ortonville will host a Blue Christmas service. Everyone is welcome! Blue Christmas provides a time to acknowledge God’s presence and is especially helpful for anyone who is mourning or struggling. Offered on what is called the “longest night” of the year,... Read more
The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members. The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University.... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
