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
Twenty-seven students in grades 6-12, along with 19 parents and faculty members, recently returned from a seven-day trip to Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. “There’s history of seniors going on trips, but those were done before my time here,” stated Superintendent Al Stewart. “There have never been... Read more
Viola Street Construction Update
Local News May 4, 2017 0
A major road construction project by the City of Milbank began last week on South Viola Street. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the total reconstruction of Viola Street from Highway 12 to East 7th Avenue will take most of the summer to complete. “We hope the project will... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank will present their spring program, “Songs of Prayer and Praise,” on Wednesday, May 10, with two shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Director Elizabeth Schulte explained, “Prayer has been a theme in our music class this year. The first song I... Read more
Dresses, flowers, limos, dinner, and promposals. They all add up. According to USA Today, the average American teen spent between $700 and $1000 on Prom this year. Seems extravagant when you consider in 1964, this little pink number would have only set you back $24.70. Of course, back then... Read more
Ninety couples promenaded through the cityscape of Paris during the Milbank High School junior-senior prom Grand March Saturday, April 29. Boyd and Annette VanVooren announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the city. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons Allison Pillatzki, Chase Pinkert,... Read more
FFA Members Excel at State FFA Convention
Local News May 2, 2017 0
The Milbank High School FFA Chapter competed at the 89th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings April 23-25. Thirty students took part in Career Development Events and individual FFA recognition. Senior Kadon Leddy placed first in Beef Entrepreneurialship, second in AgriScience Experience, and third in Veterinary Placement. His Beef... Read more
Dave Schaack, a member of the Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club, received his Advanced Communication Gold Award, the highest within Toastmasters International. Schaack previously completed the first two levels and received the Advanced Communicator Bronze and Silver Awards. “Dave is a valued member of the Milbank Babbel-Ons Toastmaster Club,” stated Jessica... Read more
