Cheeseburgers for all

Dairy processor sponsors community meal in celebration of Dairy Month

Janelle Atyeo
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Cheeseburger Day 1.jpg — Milbank FFA members help serve burgers at a pervious Cheeseburger Day, which is set for June 4 this year at the fairgrounds.
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Janelle Atyeo

Over a cheeseburger and a malt, the community comes together in Milbank, South Dakota, recognizing Dairy Month and supporting local agricultural organizations.

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Cheeseburger Day 2.jpg — Posing by an inflatable cow during last year’s Cheeseburger Day are Milbank FFA members Nick Fonder, back left, Ashlynn Lamp, Kenzie Kooima and Raul Berrones. In front is Veronica Fonder, left, Kalli Grong, Megan Wiese and Abigail Pillatzki.
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Janelle Atyeo is a small town South Dakota girl enjoying her work as regional editor of the Midwest Messenger and Tri-State Neighbor while raising kids and no-till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.