Bulldog Seniors Play Last Game in Corn Palace at SoDak16
Milbank Area Boys Basketball March 14, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs trailed by just three points at half time, but in the end they could not keep up with the undefeated Vermillion Tanagers. The game, part of the SoDak 16 round of high school boys basketball, was played on Tuesday, March 9, at the Mitchell Corn Palace. “We did... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 14, 2021 0
Nineteen Milbank High School juniors were inducted into the Milbank Honor Society on Wednesday, March 10, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply to join the society. Inclusion is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.... Read more
The Milbank Elementary kindergarten, first, and second graders present their spring program on Monday, March 15. Watch the performance on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. or at your convenience on the Milbank School District’s Facebook page. The theme this year is Best Self, Best Work, Best World. The songs... Read more
Sneak Peek Inside Leddy’s Future Coffee House
Local News March 11, 2021 0
Mark and Susan Leddy have purchased the former First National Bank building on Main Street in Milbank. The sale closed on February 8 and demolition and remodeling has begun. The couple plans to open a cosmopolitan-style coffee house this June. The business will also feature Amy’s Sweet Treats and... Read more
It’s been a long year, and with everyone spending more time at home, your Girl Scout cookies probably disappeared last faster than a ninja. That emergency box of Thin Mints you stashed in the freezer? Gone! The good news is your local Girl Scouts are out selling cookies! Carrie... Read more
Johanna Fischer Rehired as Milbank School Nurse
Local News March 10, 2021 0
Johanna Fischer will return to Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School on a part-time basis as the school nurse, health careers teacher, and HOSA coordinator. The transition is expected to go smoothly as Fischer previously held this position. Fischer said she was excited to return. “I feel like I... Read more
Milbank youth wrestlers who placed in the top eight in their divisions in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association District 7 Tournament earned their way to the regional tournament. The district tournament was held in Webster on Saturday, March 6. Wrestlers who led the way for Milbank with first-place finishes... Read more
William Karels
Obituaries March 10, 2021 0
William David Karels passed away unexpectedly at his lake home on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minnesota at the age of 60. A private memorial service will be held at the Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home in Anoka, MN on March 12, 2021. A celebration of life will be held later this... Read more
Three Milbank Sealion swimmers qualified to swim at the 2021 Short Course State Championship Meet held at Midco Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls. The meet brought together 18 teams of 13-and-over swimmers from across the state. Sioux Falls captured the championship title. MHS senior Amaya Street compiled 102.5 points for... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs basketball team is headed to the SoDak 16 for the second consecutive season. Milbank upset the No.1 seed in Region 1A, Groton Area, with a 51-42 victory on Friday, March 5, in Groton. Milbank’s head coach, Logan Diede, said, “We executed our game plan exactly how we wanted to... Read more
