Jaxson Wiese Wins 2nd at State Free Throw Contest
Jaxson Wiese of Milbank, won second place in the 9 year old division at the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship in Chamberlain on Sunday, March 4. Jaxson knocked down 22 out of 25 from the charity stripe to tie for first place. In the tie-breaker round, Jaxson... Read more
Ortonville Woman Celebrates 110th Birthday
Rena Bagne of Ortonville is a super-hero! Actually she is a super-centarian – a person who has lived to or passed the age of 110. But living through 11 decades and two world wars still makes her a hero. Only one in five million people can claim super-centarian status... Read more
WVEC Loans $1 Million to Milbank Hospital Foundation
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative closed a $1 million loan from the REED Fund for the Milbank Area Health Care Foundation. The loan was used to purchase diagnostic equipment primarily for the radiology department. The radiology department of the hospital averages approximately 300 examinations per month. The REED Fund is... Read more
MHS Band Members Receive High Marks at Region Contest
One hundred thirteen MHS band members performed in Watertown for the Region III solo and ensemble music contest on Wednesday, February 28. All performances were based on the following critera: tone, intonation, rhythm, interpretation/musicianship, technique, and other performance factors. Each area of concern was worth five points and was... Read more
Schulte Twins Perform with Middle School All-State Orchestra
Rachel and Joe Schulte, students at Milbank Middle School, played with the 2nd Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra February 23-24 in Rapid City. The twins were the highest ranking sixth grade violinists in the 65-member orchestra. The group presented a concert at Rapid City Central High School... Read more
Pekelder Reminds Fish Houses Must Be Removed by February 28
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) warns ice anglers that all fish houses, shelters, and other structures must be removed from the ice by midnight on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The structures may be used after Feb. 28, but must be removed from the ice on a... Read more
Middle School Students Spell it Out
Savanna Osowski represented Milbank Middle School at the regional spelling bee in Watertown on Saturday, February 24. She placed fifth. The top three finishers from the regional bee advance to the state bee to be held in Vermillion on March 17. Regional qualifiers are: Nathan Gemechis from G Mikkelson... Read more
Program to Promote Youth Well-Being Set for Monday
Everyone is invited to a program aimed at helping youth improve their emotional well-being. The program is scheduled for Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at the high school theater. Questions to be posed and discussed during the program include: What are the stressors our older youth and teens... Read more
BREAKING: GrandStay Hotel & Suites to be Built in Milbank
The upscale hotel brand GrandStay is coming to Milbank. The hotel group, known for its relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and luxurious amenities will break ground this April at the corner of 10th Avenue and Highway 15 – across from the Lantern Inn restaurant. Mark Leddy, who along with his... Read more
MHS Debaters Headed to State
Four speakers from MHS qualified for the 2018 South Dakota State Debate Tournament. The tournament takes place in Watertown Friday and Saturday, March 2-3. Lars Andersen and Nathan Loutsch will compete in Extemporaneous Speaking and Public Forum, Claire Mischel in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking, and Kimberlly Aburto in... Read more