Three new staff members were approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education during a special meeting Monday, April 18. Filling vacancies within the district will be Robin Simmons, Brian Pauli, and Kelli Hoff. “We are thrilled with the quality of people we have hired,” stated Superintendent Tim... Read more
Four students from MHS will attend the 74th session of the South Dakota American Legion Boys State May 30 through June 3 on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. American Legion Post 9 in Milbank selected Kaleb DeBoer, William Mischel, and Connor Lightfield. Kadon Leddy was selected... Read more
Hermans Chosen American Legionnaire of the Year
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Floyd Hermans was voted Birch-Miller Post 9 Legionnaire of the Year. Award winners are selected on the basis of their contribution and service to the American Legion as well as their support for the community. As Post Sgt. at Arms, Floyd organizes the Honor/Color Guard for all veterans’ funerals... Read more
Landon Brown Competes at State National Geographic Bee
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Landon Brown, eighth grade student at Milbank Middle School, competed in the South Dakota National Geographic Bee April 1, on the campus of NSU in Aberdeen. In March, Landon was declared the local winner of the geography bee held for all sixth through eighth grade students in Milbank. Local... Read more
The Lifelight Z8 Tour stops in Milbank Friday, April 22, for a show at the Milbank High School Armory. “You are in for a knockout show,” stated Tom Jensen, local organizer who helps bring Lifelight concerts to Milbank. “Expect a fun show with a lot of energy and loud... Read more
Jeremy DeVaal has become known as the enthusiastic Zumba instructor at Unity Square. He was introduced to the sport while attending SDSU, but said he had no formal dance training and tried Zumba just for fun. During his second year at SDSU, he moved back to Milbank and began... Read more
A great play always contains a few surprises, but MHS sophomore Adam Thomas gave his parents an extra surprise during the presentation of West Side Story Friday, April 15, in the school theatre. Unbeknownst to Joni and Greg Thomas, Adam was cast in one of the leading roles. Adam... Read more
Milbank FFA Floriculture Team Wins First At State
Local News April 14, 2016 0
The Milbank FFA Floriculture team captured first place during the 88th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention held in Brookings on the campus of South Dakota State University April 10-12. The team of Kimberly Aburto, Maddie Liebe, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Tera Hanson will represent South Dakota and the Milbank... Read more
St. Lawrence School students, staff, parents, and members of the community gathered outside the school this morning to pray a special Rosary to celebrate the birthday of former St. Lawrence teacher, Louisa Wiessenfluh. Mrs. Wiessenfluh retired in May 2015. As the Rosary was recited, students released teal and white balloons with... Read more
City Council Considering Malt Beverage License Revisions
Local News April 13, 2016 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting Monday, April 11. Much of the discussion centered around possible revisions to the city ordinance that establishes guidelines for wine, malt beverage, and spirit licenses. Currently, the City limits the number of malt beverage licenses issued and Milbank City Administrator, Jason... Read more
