St. Lawrence School Winner Drawn for 2019 Ice Castle Fish House
Local News December 14, 2018 0
Mark Staton from Benson, Minnesota was the lucky winner of the 2019 Ice Castle Walleye Tracker fish house – the grand prize in the St. Lawrence School Fish House Raffle. Staton’s name was selected in the drawing held December 12, after the St. Lawrence Christmas program. He will now... Read more
Linda’s Fashions Host Charity Style Show
Local News December 13, 2018 1
The Big Stone Health Care Foundation teamed up with Linda’s Fashions in Milbank for their annual style show on December 8. “This year’s theme was A Fashion Wonderland and it was the sixth year the foundation has worked with Linda to put on the fundraiser,” said Vanessa Lhotka Meyer,... Read more
Chris Loutsch On No. 4 CyberForce Team in Nation
Local News December 13, 2018 0
MADISON, S.D., December 11, 2018 – The six members of Dakota State University’s defensive security competition team have a major accomplishment to add to their résumés. Peter Engels, Hunter DeMeyer, Kyle Korman, Chris Loutsch, Austin Fritzemeier, and Micah Flack made up the DSU team that placed fourth in the... Read more
Musicians Audition for Middle School All-State Band
Local News December 11, 2018 0
Twenty Milbank Middle School students auditioned for the 20th Annual Middle School All-State Band Festival. Audition results will be available by January 15. The Band is sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Susan Karels MHS/MMS band instructor said, “This is a great opportunity for students who thrive on... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Team Wins at State
Local News December 10, 2018 0
The State Oral Interp Festival was originally planned for November 30 and December 1, in Watertown. Due to the predicted weather, it was rescheduled for December 8 and 9, in Pierre. The Milbank High School team earned a Team Excellence Award. The award is given to Class A teams... Read more
Dan Lester Wins $800 in Second Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 9, 2018 0
Dan Lester of Milbank proved “it only takes one!” Lester only put one slip in the Holiday Cash drawing, but it was a lucky one. He won $800 in Ol’ Mill Bucks courtesy of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and participating Milbank businesses. Charles Thomson of Big Stone... Read more
MHS Musicians Attend 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
Local News December 9, 2018 0
The 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS , a mass choir of tuba and euphonium players, was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 8. Performances were presented at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and Target. Players ranged from age 10 to 70s, including Milbank musicians Ty Kettwig, Ian Liebe, Drake Rogers, Joe... Read more
Milbank Debate Team Earns Awards
Local News December 9, 2018 0
The Milbank Debate Team hosted a Student Congress tournament on December, 4. Nathan Loutsch, DeAndre French, and Aiden Boerger earned Outstanding Speaker awards. Sami Staehling and Heidi Meyer received Superior Speaker awards. MHS debate team members Lars Andersen, Trevor Nolting, Korbin Leddy, and Jacquie Wold also participated, along with... Read more
Whimsy on Main Chosen Holiday Storefront Winner
Local News December 8, 2018 0
The official holiday votes in Milbank have been counted. Secret judges have been roaming the business area to determine which storefront had the most festive display. The winner selected was Whimsy on Main owned by Sara Snaza and Amy Thue. The Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1, signaled... Read more
Milbank HOSA Members Get Hands on Experience at Sanford Health
Local News December 6, 2018 0
Milbank HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) members experienced the inner workings of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls on November 29. Mr. Brock Rops, South Dakota’s state adviser, welcomed the students and presented a motivational speech. The group toured the Parry Simulation Center, laboratory, and ER. The students learned... Read more
