Dawgs Head To Region Semi-Finals
Milbank Area Boys Basketball March 1, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs are headed to the Region 1A semi-final round after downing number four-seeded Webster Area Bearcats on their home court Tuesday, February 28. The number five-seeded Bulldogs escaped with a 56-50 victory and improve their season record to 8-14. “The guys had a good start to... Read more
Two students from Milbank earned a berth at the 2017 South Dakota National Geographic State Bee. The contest takes place at Northern State University in Aberdeen on Friday, March 31. Lars Andersen, an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, will represent Milbank at the state event. He is the son... Read more
Ryan Dunihoo and Matt Behlings, employees of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, have each completed an apprenticeship on their way to becoming journeyman lineworkers. WVEC General Manager Dave Page said, “This is no easy task and definitely something to be proud of.” The linemen were required to complete 8,000 hours... Read more
Leddys Purchase and Restore 222 Main Street
Local News March 1, 2017 7
The Bien building at 222 Main in Milbank is one of the grand dames of Milbank. This year, she celebrates her 120th birthday and like most women of advancing age has earned her quirks and wrinkles. Get closer, though, and you see her classic beauty. It was always there... Read more
Bierschbach Dental Searching for Bone Marrow Match
Local News February 28, 2017 3
Bierschbach Dental is opening its doors to find a bone marrow match for Kristin VanLaecken. Kristen was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needs a stem cell transplant. Bierschbach Dental at 1203 E. 4th Avenue in Milbank will host a free Join the Marrow Registry Program on Friday, March... Read more
Old Hospital Demolition On Track
Local News February 28, 2017 0
The demolition of the old hospital by J&J Earthworks in Milbank is right on schedule according to owner Jamie Andrews. “Things are moving along nicely,” he stated. “We added another loader which is making things go a little faster, but we are right on schedule to be pretty much... Read more
Musicians from Milbank High School were rewarded with high marks during the 2017 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest in Watertown Wednesday, February 22. Twenty-seven vocal soloists and 28 vocal ensemble members from the MHS choir performed. They earned 20 superiors (I), 10 excellents (II) and strong, positive... Read more
LIVE VIDEO: Region BBB – Milbank vs. Webster
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 28, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldogs take on the Webster Area Bearcats in the first round of the Region 1A boys basketball tournament. Click here to read a preview of tonight’s matchup! Scroll below and click play to watch the game! Share Events on The Cube Read more
Eli Fischer Earns Fifth Place At State Wrestling Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling February 27, 2017 0
Freshman Eli Fischer was the lone Milbank Bulldog to place at the State Class A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls this past weekend. He secured fifth place at the 106 pound weight class with a tournament record of 4-2. “Eli had an outstanding tournament,” boasted Bulldog head coach Jeremy... Read more
Four students from St. Lawrence School in Milbank will sing with contemporary Christian artist Mark Schultz during his Gift of Hope concert at the Sioux Falls O’Gorman Performing Arts Center. The concert, a benefit for Catholic Family Services, set for Sunday, March 19, quickly sold out and a second... Read more
