Ryan Scoular, Milbank School District Athletic Director, announced the most recent cancelations and postponements for track and tennis. Scoular included any rescheduled dates that were available. 4/20 JH Track Dual at Milbank-Postponed to Thursday, April 27 Field Events 4:30- Running Events 4:30 4/21 Varsity Track at Webster- Canceled 4/21... Read more
Kellie Christians and Sara Capp received Honorary State FFA degrees during the 95th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 17 at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings. The Honorary State FFA Degree recognizes individuals who are helping to advance agricultural education and the FFA, and it... Read more
Over 20 piano students hosted a spring recital on April 16 at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Seniors Zach Ringsaker, Addie Farrell, and Eli Johnson received plaques recognizing their years of study with instructor Sheila Dailie. Submitted Photos: Front: Jenna Pederson, Bennett Schwandt, Priya Zemlicka, Eli Whipkey, Liam... Read more
Whitesitt Moves to 4-0 in Class A
Milbank Area Tennis April 20, 2023 0
The MHS tennis team traveled to Aberdeen to take on Roncalli and Huron on Tuesday, April 18. At No. 4, Charles Whitesitt earned two wins for Milbank. He took down Sawyer Henrich and Ian Dohsoe -both at 10-5. Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs said. “Congratulations to Charles... Read more
Doug Buri Named South Dakota Grandparent of the Year
Local News April 19, 2023 0
Jose Sanchez wrote the winning essay in South Dakota’s 2023 Grandparent of the Year Contest. Jose learned he was the state winner today, Wednesday, April 19, along with his fifth-grade classmates and his teacher, Bailey Richter. His parents, Esther and Jeorge Ramirez, were also at the ceremony when he... Read more
Greg Nielsen
Obituaries April 18, 2023 0
Gregory Lee Nielsen, age 66, of South Shore passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. Visitation will be at Wight and Comes Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 21, from 4:30-7:30 pm.Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 22, at Lutheran Church of... Read more
Easton Corbin to Headline 2023 Farley Fest Concert
Local News April 18, 2023 0
Get ready! Easton Corbin plans to “Turn Up” in Milbank for just one concert on Saturday, July 29, during 2023 Farley Fest. The country concert is part of the annual two-day event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). Tickets go on sale May 2. MACC’s executive director,... Read more
Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will host their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. Members are invited to share a favorite book. Bring the book or just tell why you enjoyed it. The activity was rescheduled from... Read more
115 Milbank Musicians Perform in SD Band Contest
Local News April 18, 2023 0
Milbank Elementary and Middle Middle School entered 115 band members in the South Dakota Bandmasters Grades 5-8 Band Contest on April 13 and April 14. The instrumentals from Milbank received 18 Superior Plus, 80 Superior, 12 Superior Minus, 5 Excellent Plus, 26 Excellents.3 Good Plus, and 7 Goods The... Read more
Milbank Loses Close Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Tennis April 18, 2023 0
The Milbank tennis team lost a close and intense Battle of the Bulldogs on Monday, April 17, in Madison. Milbank was nosed out 5-4. Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank, commented on the skirmish “The boys fought for every point. There were five tie-breakers played. That is the most... Read more
