Monroy Earns Alternate Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 23, 2022 0
Camila Monroy received second alternate, fourth place, in the Senate in Student Congress at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The qualifier tournament was held in Aberdeen on Thursday, March 10. MHS congressmen, Rylen Frerichs and Max Schuelke, also competed. The 2022... Read more
Brenda Block Sells Super 8 After 37 Years
Local News March 22, 2022 0
Brenda Block has spent thousands of nights in a hotel, but she hasn’t even left town. Brenda has been the manager and an owner of the Super 8 in Milbank since 1985. Recently, she decided it was check-out time and placed the hotel on the market. In February, she... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
During the regular meeting of the Milbank City Council on March 14, the council voted to approve improvements to three of the city’s parks. One of the parks, Pribyl Park in the southern area of Milbank, is slated to be revamped to accommodate new playground equipment. The parks and recreation department... Read more
Update: Baby Hudson Recovering From Surgery at Heart Hospital in Colorado
Local News March 17, 2022 0
Hudson Christensen, son of Alysha (Wenck) and Dylan Christensen of Elkton and grandson of Lori Schuler of Wilmot, came into the world on March 1 at 10:55 p.m. Hudson was born in Aurora, Colorado, because it is home to one of only three hospitals in the nation, Colorado Children’s Hospital,... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Headed to State Tournament
Local News March 16, 2022 0
Youth wrestlers attended the 2022 SDWCA Region 4 Tournament in Britton on Saturday, March 12. Milbank Coach Josh Schmeichel said, “The top three in each weight class, except the Midget division, advance to the state tournament. This year, the top four Midgets in each weight class punched their tickets to State.” At 37 pounds, Landon Krause will be... Read more
Dave Forette, longtime owner of the Millstone in Milbank, has sold the restaurant. How long has Dave been in the restaurant business? “Forever,” he jokes. “My whole life. It will be 40 years this coming summer. I started at the Country Kitchen in Sisseton when I was 15. The... Read more
Milbank City Council Approves Construction of Splash Pad
Local News March 15, 2022 0
The Milbank City Council met for their regular meeting on March 14, and approved three improvements to the city’s parks, including a splash pad at Hurley Park. The splash pad will welcome patrons free of charge. Similar to other parks in the Milbank, youth will not be supervised. Hurley... Read more
Deutsch Announces Bid for Re-Election
Local News March 15, 2022 0
Rep. Fred Deutsch announced he is seeking re-election for the State House of Representatives from District 4. Says Deutsch, “I’ve been humbled to serve as your representative in the State House for the past four years. If we’ve not yet met, my wife Kathleen and I live in rural... Read more
Milbank High School sent 111 band members to perform at the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on February 23 at Watertown High School. Milbank’s entourage included 39 soloists and 13 ensemble groups. They received five Superior Plus ratings, 20 Superior ratings, 25 Excellent ratings, and two Good ratings. All performances... Read more
