The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts in the next two weeks at Milbank High School. Middle School Concert – December 10The middle school musicians – sixth, seventh, and eighth graders – will share their music on Tuesday, December... Read more
The Milbank Middle School wrestling team began their season with all Bulldog wrestlers placing in the top 10 at the Middle School Conference Metro Meet held at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 23. Kyra Tostenson and Maxton Schaefer earned first-place finishes. Kyle Schneck and Andrea... Read more
Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and... Read more
Ho, ho, hoping for some holiday fun, kids? Make a Christmas craft at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, December 7. The program is free! No registration is required. Just join the group between 9 a.m. and noon. Choose a craft from one of three age levels.... Read more
Bulldogs Win Second-Place Sweepstakes Trophy at Central
Local News December 2, 2024 0
Kathy Tyler, head debate coach for MHS, said, “ In spite of illness, injury, and other incidents, the Milbank Speech and Debate team walked away from the Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup with the second-place Class A sweepstakes trophy. The tournament took place on at Aberdeen Central on November 22-23.... Read more
Handmade and artisan gifts are on everyone’s list this year. Milbank’s Hometown Christmas makes it easy to find extra-special gifts. The 2024 Craft and Vendor Fair sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is set for Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the... Read more
We’ve got a hunch, you’re gonna love this brunch! This Sunday, November 24, relax and enjoy Brunch at The Bank from 9 a.m. until Noon. Brunch – that magical combination of breakfast + lunch. Just enough sweet, just enough savory. Caramel rolls, breakfast pizza, egg bake, coffee cake, breakfast... Read more
Deadline for FSA LAA2 Ballots is December 2
Local News November 23, 2024 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun mailing ballots to all agricultural producers and private landowners across the country who are eligible to vote in the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election. Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots postmarked by... Read more
Krause and Snaza Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 21, 2024 0
Lady Bulldogs Addisyn Krause and Claire Snaza have been named to the 2024 NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team. Both are seniors at MHS. The complete list of players who received the accolade:Aberdeen RoncalliAVA HANSONMADDIE HUBER Britton/HeclaHEATHER STORBAKKENABBY LEE Clark/Willow LakeSHAY MICHALSKI Groton AreaCHESNEY WEBERJERICA LOCKERYLEE DUNKER HamlinADDIE NEUENDORFADDIE STEFFENSENISSIE STEFFENSEN... Read more
Gracie Kosrtjens Moves to Boston to Continue Art Career
Local News November 21, 2024 0
Some things naturally go together – like peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and chocolate, and peanut butter and raw onion on a sandwich. What? Yep. Hemingway loved that snack. Sometimes unlikely things combine to make something amazing. Gracie Korstjens’ career as an artist also stems from a fusion... Read more
