Bulldog Hoopsters Play in All-Star Games
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 Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
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
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
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
Milbank School Board Authorizes Land Sale
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved a motion during a special meeting March 27, to authorize President Dick Schwandt to complete the sale of a parcel of land to Merle Busjahn. The board previously approved the sale of approximately one acre of land to Busjahn for $1,000... Read more
Governor Declares March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, March 30, 2017, as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day,” calling on all South Dakotans to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of the men and women who served during the Vietnam... Read more
MHS Band Receives Plaque at State Basketball Tournament
The Milbank High School band was the band of the day on March 18, during the 2017 State Class A Boys Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls. Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association Wayne Carney presented MHS Band Director Susan Karels with a commemorative plaque during... Read more
Dailie, Schmieg, and Schuchard Honored at WVEC Annual Meeting
Three employees were recognized during Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s 76th Annual Membership Meeting March 23. Kenne Dailie, apprentice electrician for 10 years; Brandon Schmieg, journeyman lineman for 10 years; and Jessica Schuchard, administrative aid for 5 years were the honorees. Following an election, three members of the board of... Read more
Children Tumble On Main Street
Main Street Milbank welcomes Flipz Tumbling, a partnership of Andrea Bohn and Tiffany Wellnitz. The business offers tumbling and gymnastics geared towards toddlers to early elementary age girls and boys. “We love gymnastics and have girls that love it, too,” Bohn says. “Tiffany’s girls had to go out of... Read more
Milbank School District Receives $42,253 from Otter Tail
The Milbank School District received a rebate of $42,253.40 from Otter Tail Power Company for its LED lighting retrofit project completed last summer. Brad Nelson, Energy Management Representative, and Kevin Kouba, Area Manager for Otter Tail, presented the check to Superintendent Tim Graf. Otter Tail Power offers rebates for... Read more