MHS Dairy Team Heads to Nationals
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Have you ‘herd”? The Milbank FFA Dairy Cattle Team left Milbank this morning. They are headed to the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. You might have noticed their departure as members of the Milbank Fire Department turned out to give them a warm send off. Although... Read more
Brian Sandvig Honored for Leading South Dakota Chamber and Industry Board
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Brian Sandvig was recognized for his leadership role on the board of directors of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig was presented with a plaque at the group’s annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, October 24 in Sioux Falls. Sandvig, CFO of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank,... Read more
Students in second through fifth grade attended Science Saturday on October 28 at the Milbank Hospital. The students learned about the heart by viewing an actual cow heart and making slime to simulate blood to learn about its components. They also learned how to stop bleeding and the effects of sugary foods... Read more
Amelia Pederson, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Amelia is the daughter of Dan and Ellie Pederson. Amelia takes part in tennis, track, band, choir, and theater. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and making music and art. She says... Read more
Hey, Kids! Orange you glad it’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Fear!The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Treat Street on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Main Street. Come as you aren’t. Local businesses will be handing out eerie-sistible treats and weaving a web... Read more
MHS Students to Perform in 71st All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Local News October 24, 2023 0
Two Milbank High School mixed vocal quartets and two Milbank instrumentalists will join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra during the 71st Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on October 27-28. Milbank students include : First row– Amelia Peterson (tenor alternate), Hope Karels (alto), Rachel Schulte (violin), Nadia... Read more
Bulldogs Add to MHS Records at State Cross Country Meet
Local NewsMilbank Area Cross Country October 24, 2023 0
Both Bulldog teams raced in South Dakota’s 2023 State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 21, in Sioux Falls. The boys team brought home fourth place, and the girls took ninth. They competed in what Coach Eric Townsend said he considers “possibly the most talented Class A field ever.”... Read more
The annual Scouting For Food drive starts this Saturday, October 21 and runs through Friday, October 27. Cub Scout Pack 38 and Scout BSA Troop 45 of Milbank facilitate the campaign to help fight hunger in Grant County. According to local scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch, Scout tents will be set up... Read more
Two musicians from Milbank High School have been selected for South Dakota’s 2023 All-State Orchestra. The SDHSAA made the announcement on Monday, October 16, after auditions were held on the Dakota Wesleyan University Campus in Mitchell on October 12. MHS seniors and Violin 1 players, Rachel Schulte (chair 12) and Joe Schulte... Read more
12 Milbank Middle School Musicians Attend Honor Festival
Local News October 18, 2023 0
Band students from schools across the area were selected for the Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival. The festival culminated in a concert held on October 10 in Lake Preston. Vicki Bjerke, retired band director from Castlewood, served as the guest conductor. Milbank Middle School was represented by 12 musicians:Eighth Graders: Raina... Read more
