William Karels Earns a First-Place at Brookings Last Chance Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 17, 2022 0
Four Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) members attended the Brookings Last Chance Meet on February 5-6. Coach Emily Bjordahl said, “Each swimmer gave it their all, and we came home with several personal best and state-qualifying times.” William Karels placed first in the 500-meter freestyle competition. He also placed fifth in... Read more
Schneck Brothers Win Second and Third at Huron Invitational
Milbank Area Wrestling February 17, 2022 0
Siblings Barrett and Jesse Schneck placed second and third, respectively, at the Huron Invitational on Saturday, February 12. The entire team had a good showing. Joseph French, Tate Schlueter, and Leyton Raffety each nailed down a fourth-place finish. Jacob Johnson, Kaden Krause, Maddox Hanson, and Landon Novy secured fifth-place... Read more
Monroy Takes First Place in Student Congress at Rushmore Challenge
Local News February 17, 2022 0
Camila Monroy placed first in the Saturday Student Congress event at the annual Rushmore Challenge Debate Tournament hosted by Harrisburg High School on February 11-12. Kathy Tyler, coach of the MHS team, said, “Debaters Qualen Grant, Max Schuelke, Shane Spiering, and Rylen Frerichs added varsity individual events to their repertoire. Rylen... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Seventh at State — Fraasch is Runner Up
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 16, 2022 0
Milbank gymnasts attended the first day of the 2022 South Dakota State Gymnastics Meet on Friday, February 11, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. The Lady Bulldogs amassed the second-highest team total at State in school history — 130.450 points — and landed in seventh place. Coach Amber Fraasch said, “It shows how tough the competition... Read more
Milbank School Board Covers Several Topics at February Meeting
Local News February 16, 2022 0
The Milbank Board of Education discussed the latest on Covid and close contact at the regular meeting Monday, February 14, in the board room at the high school. The board has had COVID on the agenda for two years. Superintendent Downes said, “The administration team meets regularly and analyzes what... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) will be meeting, Thursday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pizza Ranch in Milbank. This month will be “Off the Wall”. Members are asked to bring an item from their wall that means something to them and share the special meaning.... Read more
Milbank Girls Win Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 16, 2022 0
The 2022 Battle of the Bulldogs was a battle to the end. Well, almost. At the end of three, Milbank led 33-28, but Madison refused to go away in the close non-conference game on Milbank’s home court on February 15. In the fourth quarter, Milbank’s Isabella Anderson took charge... Read more
Cindy Jungers Named 2022 Teacher of The Year
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Mrs. Cindy Jungers, the Junior Kindergarten teacher at Milbank Elementary was chosen as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2022 by parents and staff. Cindy’s husband, Jerry, along with students and teachers attended the surprise ceremony held in the Milbank Elementary Library on Tuesday morning February 15.... Read more
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman’s resignations were accepted during the regular meeting Monday, February 14, by the Milbank Board of Education. At the conclusion of the school year in May Leddy, a middle school math teacher, will pursue other career opportunities within the community.Leddy said, “I truly enjoyed my... Read more
Christensens Spend Valentine’s Day at Colorado Children’s Hospital
Local News February 14, 2022 0
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu It’s no coincidence the English words “heart” and “courage” both come from the Latin root cor. People who display bravery, usually do so when they discover intense feelings about something more important... Read more
