Milbank School District Considering Adding Pole Vault
Local News December 18, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, December 12. They approved adding an additional half time paraprofessional position at Koch School. “The primary reason is due to several high needs students at Koch Elementary,” explained Superintendent Tim Graf. “Our special education child count... Read more
Sarah Jarman is December Student Of The Month
Local News December 18, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior, Sarah Jarman, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Wayne and Julie Jarman. Sarah is a member of the band, choir, FFA, and tennis team. She is involved in theater productions and is a member of the... Read more
Wilbur-Ellis Secures Airport Contract
Local News December 17, 2016 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting Monday, December 12. The council voted unanimously to accept a rental agreement with Wilbur-Ellis for the hanger at the Milbank Municipal Airport. The council received rental proposals from Wilbur-Ellis and Buffalo Ridge Airspray. Wilbur-Ellis’ proposal offered $2,500 a month rental fee... Read more
First Baby Born at New Hospital
Local News December 16, 2016 0
Amelia Jean Gilmore took her first breath at 8:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 and became a tiny piece of history. Amelia, who weighed in at just 7 pounds and 11 ounces, became the first baby born at the new Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The hospital had officially opened... Read more
Bien Pharmacy Moves to New Healthcare Campus
Local News December 15, 2016 0
Bien Pharmacy was closed today, but will re-open tomorrow morning, Friday, December 16, at its regular time – 9 a.m. But not in its regular place! Bien Pharmacy is moving to the new healthcare campus on Flynn Drive. While you are dozing the drugstore will be deep in boxes.... Read more
Hospital Survives Move Today
Local News December 14, 2016 0
It’s lights out at the old hospital. Lights on at the new. Today, December 14, was moving day for doctors, nurses, staff, and patients of Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank. They now will be housed together under one roof at the new healthcare campus. Although... Read more
Amy Bass Wins Cookie Contest
Local News December 14, 2016 0
Think Santa is the only one who eats dozens of cookies in one night? Then you missed the Sixth Annual Seehafer Ace Hardware Cookie Contest. Thirty-six bakers tried to butter up the judges with their sweet treats, but in the end, it was a blind tasting. Six judges sifted... Read more
Aburto and Loutsch Surprised by Finals
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Two MHS debate students qualified for the finals of the Fargo South debate tournament December 9-10 but they didn’t know it! “When the tournament ended we thought they were semi-finalists and had a 4-1 record,” explained MHS debate coach Caitlyn Oien. “But I just received word from tournament officials... Read more
Middle Schoolers Audition for All-State Band
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Nineteen Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 18th Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The festival will take place March 3-4 in Huron and is sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. “This is a great opportunity for students who thrive on challenge and expertise,” said... Read more
What’s the Big Idea?
Local News December 13, 2016 0
Claire Mischel, Jake Sandvig, and Noah Steinlicht had the right idea. The three Milbank Agriculture Education students were winners at the 2016 South Dakota Big Idea Competition December 8, at Northern State University. Jake Sandvig and Noah Steinlicht won in the Wellness division – a new category this year.... Read more
