The Milbank Wrestling Booster Club will host the youth wrestling tournament Sunday, February 12, at 1 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Youth wrestlers will compete in the four-man round robin and will be grouped by age and weight. The entry fee is $10 per wrestler. Weigh-ins take place... Read more
Parent-Teacher Conferences Set For Next Week
Local News February 9, 2017 0
Milbank School District parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 13, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, February 15, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Both days Koch School, Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. St. Lawrence School will dismiss at 1:20 p.m.... Read more
The Milbank High School music department will take the stage during the annual Pops Concert, Monday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theatre. The Jazz band, directed by Susan Karels, will perform several numbers. The color guard and an instrumental ensemble will entertain with musical selections. The MHS choir, under... Read more
The local D.A.R.E. Program will be recognized during the Milbank High School boys basketball game Friday, February 10, at the MHS Armory. “We invite all past and present D.A.R.E. students to come join the fun while supporting our Milbank Bulldogs,” stated Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. “This night is also... Read more
The MHS gymnastics team and coaches welcome everyone to send off the team to State. The send- off is Friday, February 10, at 7:45 a.m. at Milbank High School. Milbank competes for a team title Friday. Representing the Lady Bulldogs: are Brooke Fraasch, Mackenzie Weinkauf, Jodi DeVaal, Dani Yamaura,... Read more
Blanche Westermeyer
Obituaries February 9, 2017 0
Blanche Westermeyer, age 93 of Big Stone City, SD died February 9, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Padre’ Da’vid Garza will officiate... Read more
120 Students Absent From Milbank Schools Today
Local News February 8, 2017 0
Illness is taking its toll in the Milbank area. According to Patti Swenson at Avera Medical Group Milbank, 28 people tested positive for influenza A or B , 8 tested positive for mononucleosis, and 11 tested positive for strep in the last week. Other illnesses such as viral bronchitis... Read more
Musicians of the Month were recognized during the Middle School mid-winter concert Monday, February 6. Band students honored for December were Maurina Street, Kellen Hoeke, and Maci Priebe. January recipients were Aiden Ludvigson, William Karels, and Halli Essington. Choir musicians of the month for December were Ashlyn O’Farrell, Savanna... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Outshoot the Pheasants
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 8, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs racked up a 51-30 Northeast Conference basketball victory over the Redfield-Doland Pheasants February 3, on the road. The team’s record improved to 10-7. Redfield-Doland had a one-point lead at 6-5 after the opening quarter. At the midway mark, the Bulldogs edged out the Pheasants at 18-17.... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank celebrated Catholic Schools Week with meaningful activities. “It is good to celebrate who we are and what we do,” said Brenda Anderson, school principal. “We had a very fun week.” The students enjoyed dressing up in different themes each day, along with learning various Bible... Read more
