Eli Fischer Takes Third at Madison Wrestling Invitational
Milbank High School senior Eli Fischer captured third place at the Madison Invitational wrestling meet on December 21. Fischer took the victory in the 126-pound weight class. Milbank finished 15th in the team standings with 41 points. Rapid City Stevens won the event with 201.5 points and ahead of... Read more
Eighth Graders Entertain St. Williams Home Residents
Eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School presented a Christmas show for the residents of St. Williams Home on December 18. The students recited poetry, sang, and played the piano, tuba, bells, violin, and flute. Student performers included: Kynlee Speidel, Rachel Schulte, Jana Carrino, Cassidy Schell, Isabella Vogel, Hope... Read more
Dawgs Cut It Close in First Hoops Victory
The Milbank Bulldogs and the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers took it down to the wire, but the Bulldogs claimed the win at 52-50 on December 19 at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs’ season record now sits at 1-2. “I couldn’t be more proud of our young men for fighting, keeping... Read more
St. Lawrence Students Donate Toys to Grant County Kids
The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn... Read more
Free Christmas Day Dinner in Milbank
Everyone is welcome at the 17th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. until 1 p..m. at Parkview United Methodist Church. No reservations are required. Parkview UMC is located at 101 South Second in Milbank. The traditional Christmas meal includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, and... Read more
Local Musicians to Perform in Milbank This Weekend
Come experience a magical evening this Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22, at WhyMilbank’s annual holiday show. A Night of Christmas will be filled with glorious music and the inspirational story — the reason for the season — uniquely related by storyteller Dave Rogers. Local musicians Jon Rogers,... Read more
Leddy Wins South Dakota Big Idea Competition
MHS students Korbin Leddy and Paul Van Dover were two of the eight finalists chosen from 276 entries in the annual South Dakota Big Idea final competition. The competition and awards were held at Northern State University on December 11. The Big Idea fosters entrepreneurial thinking and encourages high... Read more
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Dinner
Let’s talk turkey! Can you carve one? Can you cook one? Feeling a bit Santa Claustrophobic, but want to make someone’s Christmas happier? The Free Christmas Day Dinner is the perfect place for you! Volunteers to cook a turkey in their home before the dinner and turkey carvers on... Read more
Bulldogs Face First Two Basketball Opponents of the Season
Bulldogs 53 – Waubay-Summit 63 Despite starting the season with two losses, Milbank’s head basketball coach, Logan Diede, said, “Although we came up short in the W column, I am absolutely 100 percent more encouraged with this squad than I have ever been. This group works extremely hard, plays... Read more
Callie Curley Named Communications Coordinator at Valley Queen
Callie Curley, formerly of Montrose, Pennsylvania, joined Valley Queen Cheese Factory on December 16. Curley will take on the duties of communications coordinator in the company’s newly created position. Curley is a graduate of Penn State University Bellisario College of Communications, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in print... Read more