Clare Van Dover Named Fourth Runner Up At SD State Snow Queen Festival
Milbank High School senior Clare Van Dover was fourth runner-up at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen on January 14. She was one of 28 contestants. Clare said, “It feels good to be recognized and I appreciate others are able to see the good these girls are... Read more
Seats Open on WVEC Board of Directors
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative plans to hold its 76th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School gym. Three members will be selected to serve on the board of directors – all for three-year terms. The districts with open seats are: District 1-... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
Milbank High School announced the list of honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. The students named to the list are: Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Amy Nelson, Tracy Pillatzki and Alex Schuelke. Sophomores – Sara Capp, Nathan Loutsch, Tonya Meyer, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative Urges Caution
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative cautions snowmobile operators to be vigilant, especially if deviating from marked trails. “Watch for debris from broken poles in the ditches and fields in areas damaged by the Christmas Day ice storm,” warned Dave Page, WVEC General Manager. Page says some clean up has... Read more
Fraasch Follows In Family Footsteps
Every high school senior anticipates flying from the nest, but Brooke Fraasch, daughter of Wayde and Amber Fraasch, plans to be flying higher than most. Fraasch received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I was bouncing off the walls with excitement when... Read more
Milbank Schools Enhance English Learning Services
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Billie Jo Giesel as an English Language Learning paraprofessional during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Giesel was hired for the joint position with the Deuel School District. “We continue to enroll additional ELL students all the time,... Read more
Milbank Kindergarten Registration Set
Kindergarten screening and registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be held Friday, January 27, at Koch Elementary School in Milbank. The screening takes place in the kindergarten classrooms from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any child five years old or who will be five years old before September... Read more
Snow Alert Issued For City Of Milbank
The City of Milbank has issued a snow alert for today, Tuesday, January 10. According to Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren, city plows will begin plowing at 10 a.m. this morning. “Please remove all vehicles from city streets,” he stated. “Thanks for the help. It makes things much easier... Read more
Boyd and Kathy Sussex Resign from MHS
Boyd and Kathy Sussex submitted their resignations to the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Boyd graduated from Valley City State College in Valley City, North Dakota, and coached... Read more
Clee Brakke Retires as MHS Woodshop Teacher
Clee Brakke will retire following the completion of the 2016-2017 school year. He submitted his resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Brakke graduated from Black Hills State University. He began his teaching career in 1973 in Eagle Butte and... Read more