MHS Oral Interp Team Wins at State
Local News December 10, 2018 0
The State Oral Interp Festival was originally planned for November 30 and December 1, in Watertown. Due to the predicted weather, it was rescheduled for December 8 and 9, in Pierre. The Milbank High School team earned a Team Excellence Award. The award is given to Class A teams... Read more
Dan Lester Wins $800 in Second Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 9, 2018 0
Dan Lester of Milbank proved “it only takes one!” Lester only put one slip in the Holiday Cash drawing, but it was a lucky one. He won $800 in Ol’ Mill Bucks courtesy of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and participating Milbank businesses. Charles Thomson of Big Stone... Read more
MHS Musicians Attend 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
Local News December 9, 2018 0
The 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS , a mass choir of tuba and euphonium players, was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 8. Performances were presented at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and Target. Players ranged from age 10 to 70s, including Milbank musicians Ty Kettwig, Ian Liebe, Drake Rogers, Joe... Read more
Milbank Debate Team Earns Awards
Local News December 9, 2018 0
The Milbank Debate Team hosted a Student Congress tournament on December, 4. Nathan Loutsch, DeAndre French, and Aiden Boerger earned Outstanding Speaker awards. Sami Staehling and Heidi Meyer received Superior Speaker awards. MHS debate team members Lars Andersen, Trevor Nolting, Korbin Leddy, and Jacquie Wold also participated, along with... Read more
Whimsy on Main Chosen Holiday Storefront Winner
Local News December 8, 2018 0
The official holiday votes in Milbank have been counted. Secret judges have been roaming the business area to determine which storefront had the most festive display. The winner selected was Whimsy on Main owned by Sara Snaza and Amy Thue. The Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1, signaled... Read more
Milbank HOSA Members Get Hands on Experience at Sanford Health
Local News December 6, 2018 0
Milbank HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) members experienced the inner workings of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls on November 29. Mr. Brock Rops, South Dakota’s state adviser, welcomed the students and presented a motivational speech. The group toured the Parry Simulation Center, laboratory, and ER. The students learned... Read more
MHS Students Play in North Area Honor Band
Local News December 3, 2018 0
The 28th Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was Saturday, December 1, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dale Fiedler of Redfield served as the guest conductor. Milbank senior Kellie Christians was recognized during the concert as a four-... Read more
An anonymous donor has come forward to match donations or supplement scholarships that are not fully funded, according to the Milbank High School Education Foundation. The foundation announced the anonymous donation will run through April 2019 and will match up to $50,000. The MHSEF, founded in 1986, has awarded... Read more
Cheryl Wollitz Wins $700 in Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 2, 2018 0
Cheryl Wollitz of Twin Brooks was the lucky winner on Saturday December 1, in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Wollitz was present at Berens Warehouse Groceries when her name was drawn and won $700 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Conducted at The GrandStay Hotel in Milbank
Local News November 28, 2018 0
The GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Milbank highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting today, Wednesday, November 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome them as a new member. The GrandStay provides 46 rooms, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. It... Read more
