Lady Bulldogs Featured in Public Scrimmage
The public is invited to meet the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team and their coaches during a public scrimmage Friday, December 1. The scrimmage begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Koch School gym. The cost of admission is a sports drink or water, which will be used... Read more
HealthFirst Chiropractic Brings Dr. Logan to Milbank
Dr. Logan Klettenberg has joined HealthFirst Chiropractic in Milbank. Dr. Aaron Micko, owner of Healthfirst Clinic, says, “He adds a great dynamic and a Mayo-type approach with two sets of eyes on each case. Dr. Logan is about as close as I can get to finding someone that is... Read more
Cub Scout Turtle Races Held
The Cub Scouts Pack 38 held their annual Turtle Races on Sunday, November 19, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. The top three winners in both the Rookies and Veterans divisions were named. Winning the Rookies race was Jayden Welberg. Jesus Rethke placed second and Aiden Pillatzki was third.... Read more
Second Annual Winter Wonderland Festival Scheduled
The Second Annual Winter Wonderland Festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, is Saturday, December 9. Businesses plans include decorated storefronts, give-aways, and free goodies. Christmas Trolley rides begin at 4 p.m. and are courtesy of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Lighted Parade starts at 5:30... Read more
Bulldog​ ​Grapplers​ ​Return​ ​Three​ ​State​ ​Qualifiers
The MHS wrestling team has three state qualifiers from last year on their roster this season, according to Coach Jeremy Torstenson.Tostenson is in his 12th year as the head coach for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Eli Fischer placed fifth in the state tournament at 106 pounds. Sophomore JD Lusk and... Read more
Honor a Special Person Through the Backpack Program
The Milbank Area Backpack Program encourages you to make a donation this holiday season. Give a donation in the name of another person – a teacher, scout or 4-H leader, coach, pastor, colleague, or friend. Backpack organizer Jenn Falk says,“Here is a way to give a gift that honors... Read more
Todd Koch Wins First Lighting Contest
Todd Koch is this season’s first winner in the Nominate Your Neighbor house lighting contest. Koch takes home $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks to 502 S. Harriet Street in Milbank. The contest is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Three more winners will be named on December... Read more
Brittany Preller Creates Projects to Help Children and Veterans
Milbank High School senior Brittany Preller, daughter of Rhonda and David Preller, has created two charitable programs – Brittany’s Bears, Bunnies, and Books and Luv Veterans – Care Packages. Brittany says, “Helping people has been important to me since I was a young girl in grade school. I helped... Read more
Nominate Your Neighbor Lighting Contest on Now
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says, “Lighten up!” It’s time for their annual Nominate Your Neighbor holiday house lighting contest. “Nominate your neighbor and reward them for all their hard work,” said Chelcie Eischens, membership and finance director for the Chamber. “Four weekly winners each win $50 in... Read more
MHS Students Donate Blood
The first American Red Cross blood drive of the school year was held on Wednesday, November 22, at MHS. According to the coordinator, Kristi Lingert, the goal was to collect 60 units. The students surpassed that goal by donating 74 units. Students helping to coordinate the drive included: (Back... Read more