Students Attend Inaugural Clarinet Clinic
Musicians from Milbank High School took part in the first annual Northern State University Clarinet Clinic on October 12. The clinic was presented in the newly renovated Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of NSU in Aberdeen. Milbank students participating in the event were Abby Michels and Kylie... Read more
Future Farmers to Attend National FFA Convention
Fourteen students will represent the Milbank FFA Chapter at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo. The event will be hosted in Indianapolis from October 19-22. Three Milbank FFA members will receive their American FFA Degree. “The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the... Read more
Middle School Students Donate to Food Pantry
The Milbank Middle School student council spearheaded an effort to help restock the Grant County Food Pantry. “Each homeroom of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades was given an incentive to bring items to donate to the food pantry,” explained middle school counselor Heidi Wellnitz. “Any homeroom that brought... Read more
Cross Country Runners Punch Ticket To State
The Milbank Area girls cross country team is headed to State. The runners punched their ticket with a third place finish at the Region 1A meet in Webster Thursday, October 13. The state meet is in Huron on October 22. “The region meet was another good meet for the... Read more
Loutsch and Pinkert to Perform at National FFA
Nathan Loutsch, a sophomore at Milbank High School, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Chorus. He is the son of Jeff and Marie Loutsch. Chase Pinkert, a junior at MHS, has been selected as a member of the National FFA Band. He is the son... Read more
BREAKING: Grant County Sheriff Reports Stabbing
The Grant County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call of a stabbing in rural Grant County on October 15. The victim, Dylan Pauli, age 19 of Milbank, received serious but non life threatening injuries. Twenty-one year old Austin Kuechenmeister, of Minnesota, is being held in the Grant County... Read more
Milbank Middle School Band Students Participate in Honor Festival
Fifteen Milbank Middle School band students were selected for the Eastern Dakota Junior Music Festival. The festival included band students from Northeast schools in South Dakota. John Laughlin, Sioux Falls Memorial Middle School Band Director, was the guest conductor. The culminating concert took place October 11, at the Arlington... Read more
SZ Entertainment: The Accountant Movie Review
The Accountant, a movie which follows the life of a CPA who makes his living cooking the books for dangerous operations, has recently been released in theaters. Milbank Native Sean Zimny gives his reaction to this thriller! Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like... Read more
Bulldogs Secure Playoff Spot
The Milbank Area Bulldogs dominated the Sisseton Redmen 51-0 in high school football action Friday, October 14, at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs improved to 6-2 on the season and secured a first round playoff berth. “I am happy with the way we came out and played with energy... Read more
SZ Entertainment: Star Wars Rogue One Reaction
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set to hit the big screen this December. In anticipation of this blockbuster, Milbank Native Sean Zimny gives his reaction to an exciting trailer. Scroll below and click play to watch the video. If you like this video, you can subscribe to... Read more