MHS Choir Atttends Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2020 0
The MHS choir, with 63 members and 30 vocal soloists, performed in Watertown on Wednesday, February 26, at the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest. Vocalists from Milbank received 24 Superiors (I), 10 Excellents (II) and 1 Good (III) rating. Choir director Miriam Schwenn accompanied the musicians to... Read more
MHS Results From Region III Solo and Ensemble Contest
Local News March 2, 2020 0
MHS took 119 band members to Watertown for the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 26. The event was held at Watertown High School and included 44 solos and 14 ensemble groups. Milbank received 27 Superiors, 29 Excellents, and two Goods. Mrs. Nancy Meyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Schulte, Mrs. Pam Neugebauer, Mrs. Kristi Seehafer, and... Read more
Four Schneck Brothers Make MHS Wrestling History
Local NewsMilbank Area Wrestling February 28, 2020 0
“I think this is the first and only time this has happened in Milbank,” stated Milbank’s head wrestling coach, Jeremy Tostenson. “And in all my years of wrestling, I don’t believe I’ve heard of this happening anywhere else in the state of South Dakota.” Tostenson is referring to the... Read more
Beth Wagner Named Milbank 2020 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 25, 2020 0
Mrs. Beth Wagner, a third grade teacher at Koch School, was selected as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2020 by parents and staff. Dave Graf, principal of Koch School, made the announcement today at the school. Mrs. Wagner’s husband, Dan, her son, Ben, Superintendent Justin Downes,... Read more
SD Legislative Session at Half-Way Point
Local NewsSenator John Wiik February 20, 2020 0
As I mentioned last week, we managed to work through a long subcommittee meeting and develop our revenue target. Now that this work is done, we have a number to balance against and get to work setting legislative priorities and matching those against available funds, all while still looking... Read more
Tye Schaffer Granted Dream from Make-A-Wish
Local News February 20, 2020 0
Tye Schaffer, a Milbank fourth-grader, got the best surprise of his life on Wednesday, February 19. Make-A-Wish® South Dakota held a party in Mrs. Beth Wagner’s classroom at Koch School. To make his wish come true, Tye, and a friend along with Tye’s dad, Mike, will go to Sioux... Read more
Mundwilers and Two St. Williams Sisters Recovering from Head-On Collision
Local News February 18, 2020 0
Four Milbank residents are recovering after a two-car collision on February 14. The accident occurred approximately at 3pm. at South Dakota Highway 15 and 187th Street. Tim and Tana Mundwiler and Sister Rosemary Bell and Sister Janet Kosman of St. William’s Care Center were all transported by the Deuel... Read more
MIlbank Fire and Rescue Department Dispatched to Two Fires
Local News February 18, 2020 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47356 Highway 20 on Monday, February 17 at 3:38 a.m. According to Kevin Schuelke Fire Chief, “Upon arrival, firefighters found a steel barn fully engulfed in flames. The barn was home to goats and chickens, many of which perished in... Read more
St. William’s Care Center Closes For The Second Time Due to Illness
Local News February 17, 2020 0
“St. William’s Care Center in Milbank is officially closed again to all visitors except immediate family,” announced Karen Russman, the facility’s director of nursing. She cited Influenza A as the cause for the quarantine. This is the second time the care center has been closed in 2020 due to illness.... Read more
Ebsens Brew Up Dreams at New Coffee House
Local News February 16, 2020 0
Jacob and Alexandra Ebsen have opened a coffee shop in downtown Milbank called Simply Coffee. The name, they say, comes from the idea that they’re just simple people trying to do God’s work. Jacob says, “We love people and we love coffee.” They hope a comfy place to enjoy... Read more
