Hunter Tillman Receives a New Heart
Local News April 9, 2017 1
If you agree with Leo Tolstoy, “The strongest of all warriors are these two – Time and Patience,” then 16-year-old Hunter Tillman is your hero. Hunter has endured a lifetime of pain, medical procedures, and waiting. Everything changed, though, on April 1. Hunter received a new heart. The procedure... Read more
Grant Deuel School Requests Funds Transfer
Local News April 9, 2017 0
Grant-Deuel School Superintendent Al Stewart and Jon Wold, school board president, attended the Grant County Commissioners meeting on April 4, to discuss the transfer of funds to Grant County upon the dissolution of the Grant-Deuel School District. The district is set to dissolve on June 30. “We are asking... Read more
Connor Lightfield Wins Karl E. Mundt Award
Local News April 9, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior Connor Lightfield was one of four seniors in South Dakota to win the Karl E. Mundt Award. The award signifies excellence in Lincoln-Douglas Debate during the state event. Lightfield received his award and plaque during the Northern South Dakota District Student Congress qualifier event in... Read more
Farley Rock Concert Headliner Announced
Local News April 5, 2017 0
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly announced the Ron Keel Band – formerly the Badlands House Band – will headline the Farley Rock Concert this summer. The 4th Annual Farley Rock concert is scheduled for September 9. Kelly says, “We planned the concert after Labor Day... Read more
Ryan Scouler, MHS assistant boys basketball coach, was named the Region 2 Assistant Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association. Scoular, along with the other honorees, will be recognized at halftime of the SDBCA boys and girls All-Star games Sunday, April 9, at the Pentagon... Read more
Fire Departments Respond to 100-acre Fire
Local News April 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to a call of an outside fire and unknown situation in the area of 149th Street and 467th Avenue, west of Milbank, on Saturday, April 2, at 2:30 a.m. Approximately 100 acres of land owned by Tracy Rosenberg and Marlin Schmidt were in flames.... Read more
Bulldog Hoopsters Play in All-Star Games
Local News April 3, 2017 0
Six seniors from MHS were featured in the 18th Annual 2017 Pheasant Country All-Star basketball games on April 1, at Ben Reifel Gymnasium in Sisseton. Caryssa Mielitz, Mackayla Schuelke, and Karlee Mertens were on the Class A girls team. Nate Bien, Matt Lenards, and Cody Dockter joined the Class... Read more
Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll today. Students named to the list include: PERFECTION – 4.0 Freshmen: Noah Mursu, Amy Nelson, Makenna Osowski, Tracy Pillatzki and Danica Schulte. Sophomores: Nathan Loutsch, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue and Katie Wollschlager. Juniors: Jon Ash, Jodi DeVaal, Angela Hoeke,... Read more
Ice Officially Out on Big Stone Lake
Local News April 3, 2017 0
Game, Fish and Parks Director Jamie Pekelder is putting this one in the books. The ice was officially out on Big Stone Lake on April 1. “There is not an exact science to determining the official date when the ice goes out,” he says. “But I kind of go... Read more
Scouts Win at Pinewood Derby Races
Local News April 2, 2017 0
Area Cub Scouts won trophies for top places during the annual Pinewood Derby March 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In the Veterans division, Peyton Bauer won first place and Jonathan Mobley finished second. In the Rookies division, Keaton Johnson earned the top place, Denim Fahleen placed second, and Nathan... Read more
