The Milbank Area Summer Backpack Program is underway this week, but is still accepting enrollments according to organizer Jenn Falk. “We have had just one distribution date so far, so there is time to enroll. The enrollment process works the same as during the school year. Families can enroll... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs battled for wins during the state tennis tournament this past weekend, but came up empty despite a valiant effort. “It was a rough few days for our team in the sense of getting shut out, but the effort was there,” explained head tennis coach Jim Dahl.... Read more
Firechiefs Back In Action
Milbank Area Baseball May 25, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team is back in action and off to a solid start for the 2016 season. The locals are 2-1 thus far and look ahead to win the district tournament and advance deep into the state tourney this year, according to team manager Jesse Krause.... Read more
Connie Larson announced today she resigned her position as the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director effective June 3. “I want to thank the chamber board for allowing me to serve our wonderful community,” stated Larson. Larson has been the chamber director since December of 2014. She has no... Read more
70 MHS Students To Graduate Sunday
Local News May 17, 2016 0
Milbank High School Commencement will take place Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Seniors Heidi Bergquist and Chris Loutsch have been selected as class speakers. The Class of 2016 has chosen a Sunflower as its class flower. The motto for the class is... Read more
Milbank High School awards day was staged Wednesday, May 11, in the high school theatre where $855,449 in scholarships were awarded to numerous seniors to help further their education. “Awarding this amount of money is not typical for a school our size,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
The Milbank FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet Thursday, May 12, where the 2016-2017 officers were elected. Trevor Schmidt was selected as president for the 2016-2017 school year. Other officers selected were Kimberlly Aburto, vice president; Claire Mischel, secretary; Chase Pinkert, treasurer; Sarah Jarman, reporter; Nathan Loutsch,... Read more
Milbank High School students enrolled in zoology this semester attended a class field trip to Big Stone Lake. Directors of the trip were Dennis Skadsen and Cory Zirbel of the Northeast Glacial Lakes Watershed Project and MHS instructor Jim Dahl. “This field trip was a win-win experience as the... Read more
Volleyball Camps Scheduled For June
High School Sports May 17, 2016 0
The 19th Annual Milbank Bulldog Volleyball Camp dates have been set and registrations are due. The summer camps will be under the direction of Nancy Hoeke. The varsity/junior varsity camp for athletes in grades 10-12 will be June 13-14 at the Milbank Armory. The camp will run 8:30 a.m.... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs girls golf team finished third in the team standings at the Northeast Conference golf tournament Monday, May 16, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The locals finished with a team total of 499. Tori Quade led the Lady Bulldogs with a sixth place finish... Read more
