Bennett Schwenn, a member of the MHS Class of 2022, was chosen as the Class A Field MVP at South Dakota’s 2022 State Track and Field Championships. The 117th annual meet was held from May 26-28 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Schwenn won his third consecutive Class... Read more
Marion Mischel Qualifies for State Golf in a Three-Way Tie
Milbank Area Girls Basketball June 1, 2022 0
Lady Bulldog Marion Mischel found herself in a three-way tie for second place after the scores were tallied at the Region 1-A golf meet at the Madison Country Club on May 26. Keva Bersheim, a senior from Flandreau, took first place. She carded an 85. Mischel, Alison Vicanti from... Read more
The Second Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament tees off on June 11 at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. Someone is going to walk away with a golf trip to Las Vegas with a value up to $1000! Other prizes include $500 gift certificates to Berens Market,... Read more
Bulldogs Take Second at State Track
Uncategorized June 1, 2022 0
The MHS track and field teams traveled to the 2022 South Dakota State High School Championships in Sioux Falls. Over 2,800 athletes competed from May 26-28 in the 117th annual event. The Bulldogs’ 1600-meter relay team composed of Kaden Krause, Nick Batchelor, Garrett Mertens, and Bennett Schwenn, were crowned the... Read more
Ten St. Lawrence School sixth graders were honored during the 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, marked the 33rd year she has presented the class. The 2022 graduates include: Addison Brown, Kara Fonder, Brooke Hendricks, Keaton Johnson, Andrew Karels, Will Muellenbach, Tate Pew, Raina Untalan,... Read more
Milbank Takes Top in State for Volunteer Hours
Local News May 31, 2022 0
The members of Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) completed 2,860 hours of community service in the last year to lead the retired school personnel organizations in the state of South Dakota. They received the top gold award at the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) state convention... Read more
For the first time, the 38 children from Emanuel Lutheran Preschool were joined by the four-year-old preschoolers from the American Lutheran Preschool during their annual two-day trike-a-thon at the outdoor course at Emanuel Lutheran Church. According to Karen Tillma, director of the Emanuel Lutheran Preschool, the money raised goes to St.... Read more
Bulldogs Run Away with More Records and Team Titles at Region 1A Track Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country May 25, 2022 0
According to Milbank’s head coach, Eric Townsend, both MHS teams brought home Region 1A title plaques from the meet in Clark on Thursday, May 19. Townsend said, “The boys have won the last six Region 1A meets. The girls have won the last three Region 1A team titles.” The... Read more
Groundbreaking Celebrates Start of $195 Million Expansion for Valley Queen
Local News May 25, 2022 0
More than 250 employees, community partners, and legislative leaders gathered on May 19 in Milbank to celebrate the groundbreaking for Valley Queen’s three-year, $195 million expansion project. The new facility is set to be fully operational by January 2025. Governor Kristi Noem, Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden, Commissioner of Economic Development Steve... Read more
It’s time to register kids age five through fifth grade for the 2022 Summer Reading program. Summer reading is free and scheduled for Wednesday afternoons from June 8 through July 20. Registration is required by June 1. The theme is an Ocean of Possibilities. Children will participate in ocean-related activities and... Read more
