Flu Season Hits Milbank Area
Local News February 8, 2018 0
According to Patti Swenson, Avera Medical Center Milbank Clinic Director, and Johanna Fischer, Milbank Middle/High School Nurse, influenza A and B and strep throat are the the most prevalent illnesses in the Milbank area now. Swenson says, “We are seeing a lot of cases right now, but it is... Read more
Milbank Students Take Top Honors in Americanism Essay Contest
Local News February 8, 2018 0
Three Milbank Middle School Students captured top places in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism essay contest. Eighteen schools from northeast South Dakota competed. The contest is geared towards students in grades 5-8 in an effort to promote patriotism among young people. Kaden Schweer took first place honors in the... Read more
Jaxson Wiese, age 9 of Milbank, was the winner in the boys 9-year-old age group at the 2018 Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Championship at Watertown Middle School on Sunday, February 4. Jaxson drained 20 of 25 free throws to earn his championship. Jaxson is the son of... Read more
The Milbank Middle School presented a Mid-Winter Concert Monday, February 5, at the high school theater. The sixth grade choir kicked off the show with three numbers including “Everyone Needs a Hero”, “Part of Your World” from the Little Mermaid, and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Rap soloists in... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Suffer Losses
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 8, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered three losses on the basketball court this past week. Milbank fell to Madison 66-57, Dell Rapids 60-54, and to Redfield-Doland 41-33. Milbank 57, Madison 66 Milbank put up a fight, but eventually succumbed to the Madison Bulldogs Tuesday, February 6, in front of their home... Read more
The annual MHS Career Day is Wednesday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. All area businesses are invited to showcase their occupations. Career Day highlights choices in a variety of industries and aims to link regional career opportunities with the skills, qualifications, aptitudes, and interests needed to be... Read more
Bertha “Dolly” Foss
Obituaries February 7, 2018 0
Bertha “Dollie” H. Foss, age 99, resident of Wilmot, died on February 7, 2018, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral Services for Dollie will be held on Monday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. John Barkett will officiate, and Sharon Ammann will be... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Head to State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 6, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs head to the State Class A gymnastics meet this week. According to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “We are working on fine tuning our routines this week and hope to hit all four events at State.” All nine varsity gymnasts for Milbank earned a spot in... Read more
Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H and an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, was recognized as a South Dakota 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist. He receives an engraved bronze medallion. Leddy began leading food drives when he was in third grade, and has mobilizied... Read more
The second semester parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are set for Wednesday, February 7, and Monday, February 12. School dismisses both days at 1:30 p.m. Conferences run Wednesday, February 7, from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Monday February 12 from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
