Kendall Van Peursem of Milbank was named the grand prize winner in the Grant County Fraternal Order of Police raffle. He was the lucky winner of a 2016 Polaris Sportsman 450 four-wheeler. “We sold all 500 tickets,” said Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. “We thank everyone who bought a ticket and the... Read more
Brown Hired as Shopko Manager
Local News December 1, 2016 1
Tim Brown has been hired as Milbank Shopko Hometown’s new manager. Brown, a native of Milbank, graduated from MHS in 1994. His retail experience includes 16 years as a manager for Walmart. Brown and his family moved back to Milbank nine years ago. His wife, Jennifer, is employed at... Read more
Public Invited To MHS Boys Basketball Preview
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 1, 2016 0
Fans will get an opportunity to see a preview of the Milbank High School boys basketball team prior to the start of the 2016-2017 season on Saturday, December 3. A short practice will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a scrimmage from 10-11 a.m. where all players in grades 9-12 will... Read more
A coach often finds his or her job performance placed under a microscope. Every decision is fair game for players and fans to criticize. No coach has ever made everyone happy. But what about when the coach’s child is on the team? Do the rules change? Does the coach’s... Read more
Lady Hoopsters Plan Public Scrimmage
Milbank Area Girls Basketball November 30, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs will showcase this year’s basketball team during a public scrimmage Friday, December 2. The scrimmage begins at 6:15 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. Fans will also get the opportunity to meet the new head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, Brian Pauli. The cost of... Read more
It’s official – Roger and Mary Hoff have all the light stuff! Their home was named the first winner of the annual Christmas house lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple will receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Drive by the Hoff’s at the... Read more
MHS Musicians Selected for North Area Honor Band
Local News November 29, 2016 0
Thirteen Milbank High School musicians have been selected for the 26th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band in Aberdeen. On Saturday, December 3, the MHS musicians will join nearly 100 students from 26 schools. Dr. Jason Caslor, Associate Director of Bands and Orchestras at Arizona State University, will... Read more
Let down your hair this Friday during the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Rapunzel. Follow Rapunzel as she escapes the tower and heads out on the run with her zany cast of friends and foes. With a French flair and a pinch of personal triumph, this original musical adaptation... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Top The Field At Opening Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics November 29, 2016 0
The Milbank gymnasts earned high marks and were rewarded with top places at the opening meet of the high school gymnastics season Monday, November 28, in Sisseton. “The girls were a bit nervous in this first meet, but it was great to see the excitement that they showed,” expressed... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concert Tuesday, December 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform holiday selections that include Cold Snap, Christmas... Read more
