Rebecca Wieting Featured Artist at Piano Festival
The 28th Annual Piano Festival is Sunday, February 26, at the Milbank High School theatre. The festival is free and open to the public. Guest artist is Rebecca Wieting. Wieting is a 2014 graduate of MHS and the daughter of Paula and Daryl Wieting of Milbank. She is in... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Take The Mat At Upcoming Home Tournament
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
MHS Musicians To Be Featured At Pops Concert
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
D.A.R.E. Program Celebrated At Boys Basketball Game Friday
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
Middle School Musicians Perform Well-Known Tunes
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
Catholic Schools Week A Big Success
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
Meeting Set for Summer Baseball
An informational baseball meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center for baseball players ages 15 through 19. “All players interested in the baseball program this summer are asked to attend this meeting,” stated organizer Ron Krause. “Parents or other responsible adults... Read more
St. Williams is New Site for 60’s Plus Dining Program
St. Williams Care Center in Milbank will take over where Trevett’s Cafe left off – serving elderly folks hot, nutritious meals. The 60’s Plus Dining Program, run by Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), began serving meals today, Monday, February 6, at their new location. “Typically we have 12 people... Read more
Is the South Dakota National Guard for You?
Want to serve your country? Can’t make a full time commitment, but unsure what your options are? The South Dakota National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank invites you to Guard Experience Night. Guard Experience Night is Monday, February 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
Dave Schaack Speaker of the Day
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, February 2, at State Auto. Dana Junker served as the Toastmaster. Dave Schaack was Speaker of the Day. Schaack presented Project 4, Communication Change with the speech, Contests – Is it for us? Chelsy Baugh was the table topics master. The next meeting... Read more