Milbank School Board Covers Several Topics at February Meeting
Local News February 16, 2022 0
The Milbank Board of Education discussed the latest on Covid and close contact at the regular meeting Monday, February 14, in the board room at the high school. The board has had COVID on the agenda for two years. Superintendent Downes said, “The administration team meets regularly and analyzes what... Read more
Cindy Jungers Named 2022 Teacher of The Year
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Mrs. Cindy Jungers, the Junior Kindergarten teacher at Milbank Elementary was chosen as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2022 by parents and staff. Cindy’s husband, Jerry, along with students and teachers attended the surprise ceremony held in the Milbank Elementary Library on Tuesday morning February 15.... Read more
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman’s resignations were accepted during the regular meeting Monday, February 14, by the Milbank Board of Education. At the conclusion of the school year in May Leddy, a middle school math teacher, will pursue other career opportunities within the community.Leddy said, “I truly enjoyed my... Read more
Christensens Spend Valentine’s Day at Colorado Children’s Hospital
Local News February 14, 2022 0
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu It’s no coincidence the English words “heart” and “courage” both come from the Latin root cor. People who display bravery, usually do so when they discover intense feelings about something more important... Read more
Firefighters Battle Shop Fire in Below-Zero Temps
Local News February 12, 2022 0
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, firefighters from the Summit Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to a shop and shed fire at 46011 146th Street. The property is owned by Roger Smith. When the firefighters arrived, they found the building engulfed in flames. Kevin Schuelke of... Read more
Muellenbach and Stengel Selected for Honor Band Festival
Local News February 9, 2022 0
Seniors Hattie Muellenbach and Savannah Stengel were selected for the 23rd Annual Quad State Honor Band Festival. The festival was held February 4-5 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Muellenbach, who plays the alto saxophone, and Stengal, who plays the clarinet, were both chosen by audition from... Read more
Debaters Earn Second at Lewis and Clark Tourney
Local News February 7, 2022 0
Coach Kathy Tyler of the MHS debate team also made it to the stage at the annual Lewis and Clark Invitational Debate Tournament held January 29-30 in Yankton. Tyler accepted Milbank’s second place sweepstakes award for ‘A’ schools. Lennox took first place with just seven more points. Coach Tyler explained, “Sweepstakes points are determined by the numbers. The more students... Read more
Daryl Halvorson Retires from Great Western Bank After 41 Years
Local News February 1, 2022 0
It was the summer of 1980 when Daryl Halvorson moved to Milbank. Pac Man was taking the US market by storm, Airplane was showing in the theater, bread was 50 cents a loaf, and soon John Lennon would be shot and killed. “It’s the same year I got married,”... Read more
Street and Monroy Win Top Awards at Speech Fiesta
Local News January 26, 2022 0
Lady Bulldog Lydia Street received the Presiding Officer Award and Camila Monroy was the top congressperson at the Watertown Speech Fiesta held January 21-22. The Fiesta included 175 students from 19 schools. According to KathyTyler, coach for the MHS team, all of Milbank’s public forum debaters and student congress members made... Read more
Fire Breaks Out at Fonder Home
Local News January 26, 2022 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47975 142nd Street, about seven miles north of Milbank, to the residence of John Fonder on Tuesday, January 25, at 10:39 p.m. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “A negative 24-degree temp (outside) is always challenging for firefighters and equipment.” According to Schuelke,... Read more
