MHS Choir Members Perform in Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2021 0
The MHS Choir presented 72 members, including 31 vocal soloists, during the 2021 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on February 24. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature choice and professional conduct. Ensemble groups... Read more
Jim Hadorn Inducted Into South Dakota Hall of Fame
Local News March 2, 2021 0
Jim Hadorn, former Milbank High School teacher, athletic director, and head wrestling coach, was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place during the 2021 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, February 27. He was surrounded by his family, friends,... Read more
Jaxson Wiese and Sophia Schuchard, both of Milbank, captured first place in their respective age group at the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest. The annual event was held in Watertown on Saturday, February 13. Wiese, son of Scott and Andrea Wiese, made 21-of-25 free throws to win... Read more
Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest Results Announced
Local News March 2, 2021 0
The Region III Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Milbank High School on February 24. It featured 117 MHS band members in 39 solos and 12 ensembles. All performances were based on the following critera: tone, intonation, rhythm, interpretation/musicianship, technique, and other performance factors. The musicians from Milbank... Read more
Did you find a bright green trash cart on your curb today? It means you are a customer of Waste Management, the Minnesota company licensed by the City of Milbank to haul away your garbage. Today, March 1, marks the beginning of Milbank’s transition to an automated garbage system.From... Read more
MHS Teams Earn Academic All-State Awards
Local News February 25, 2021 0
Ten Milbank High School teams earned academic all-state honors during their fall season from the South Dakota High School Activities Association. To qualify for this award, a team must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater. The teams include: Oral InterpretationVolleyballAll-State ChorusAll-State OrchestraBoys Cross CountryGirls Cross CountryBoys GolfFootball CheerleadersFootballGirls... Read more
Karels Siblings Selected for 2021 All State Band
Local News February 23, 2021 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota All-State Band will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Mitchell on March 26-27. William and Hope Karels, children of Jason and Susan Karels, were selected to represent MHS. William, a junior, was one of of 12 tubas chosen, and Hope, a... Read more
Milbank’s Debate Team Heading to State Tournament
Local News February 23, 2021 0
MHS debaters Lydia Street and Brooke Schwagel attended the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier debate tournament on Saturday, February 20, with the best of intentions — to take one for the team. In order to ensure four teams could attend nationals in the public forum event, the district was... Read more
Pekelder Reminds Anglers to Remove Fish Houses
Local News February 23, 2021 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds anglers that state regulations require all ice shelters to be removed from the ice by midnight on the last day of February. Shelters can be used after that, but they must be taken off the ice each day. Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for GFP, reports, “Over the last weekend, ice fishing pressure on area... Read more
Lori Leddy Chosen 2021 Teacher of the Year
National News February 22, 2021 0
Lori Leddy, math and language arts instructor at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2021 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year by parents and staff. Lori’s family, fellow middle school teachers, and middle school students attended the surprise ceremony held in the MHS theater at the close of the school day... Read more
