Michels, Hupke, and Wiese Take Third at Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 4, 2020 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes tournament on Saturday, October 31. According to Coach Natasha Karels, Mackenzie Michels made it to the final round in the Drama category, where she placed third. Hailey Hupke and Peyten Wiese did not have a final round, but placed third based upon preliminary scores. Lydia Street and Camila Monroy placed fifth. ... Read more
Karla DeVaal Elected Grant County Treasurer and South Dakota Passes Changes to its Constitution
Local News November 4, 2020 1
Grant County has elected a new Treasurer. Karla DeVaal, who received 56 percent of the votes, defeated the incumbent Raynelle Mueller. Mueller received 44 percent of the votes. South Dakota will cast its three electoral votes for Republican candidate Donald J, Trump. Early morning results showed Trump garnering 64... Read more
Tomorrow is Election Day 2020! Don’t Forget to Vote!
Local News November 2, 2020 0
Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day and polls will be open in Grant County from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Although the presidential race is garnering the most attention, voters in South Dakota will decide two amendments to their state constitution and a measure. If passed, Amendment A would... Read more
MHS Winter Sports Season Starts This Week
High School SportsLocal News November 1, 2020 0
Milbank High School kicks off the 2020-2021 winter athletic season this week. The first to begin practice are the seventh grade to senior gymnastics team and the middle school girls basketball squad. Gymnastics starts practice on Monday, November 2, with Amber Fraasch as their head coach. The first basketball practice... Read more
Turn Clock Back During Halloween Blue Moon Tonight
Local News October 31, 2020 0
The world might be conspiring against kids to take the fun out of Halloween this year, but the stars have a trick of their own — a Blue Moon on Halloween. If you’re under 18, you’ve never seen a Blue Moon on Halloween, as the last time the phenomenon... Read more
Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive Begins October 30
Local News October 29, 2020 0
The Boy Scouts of America’s annual Scouting for Food drive begins on Friday, October 30, when Scouts place a reminder on your front door. This year, the Scouts will not be going door-to-door to collect bags of food. Instead, Boy Scouts of America created an online platform to help you make a donation. Jeff Loutsch, Scoutmaster of Boy... Read more
Free Lunches for All Students in Milbank Schools
Local News October 28, 2020 0
According to Nancy Meyer, business manager for the Milbank School District, the district’s application for free school breakfast and lunch was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture {USDA). The school district will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students enrolled in the Milbank schools and at... Read more
Wiese and Hupke Place Third at Circle of Courage Tourney
Local News October 19, 2020 0
The Milbank High School Oral Interp team competed in The Circle of Courage tournament hosted virtually by Washington High School in Sioux Falls. MHS team members submitted recordings of their performances, which were judged in four rounds of competition. They were ranked in each round and given scores from one to 100. According to Natasha Karels, coach for the... Read more
MHS Students Audition for 2020 All State Orchestra
Local News October 19, 2020 0
Five MHS students auditioned virtually for the 2020 South Dakota All State Orchestra. The orchestra and choir concert planned for last spring was rescheduled due to COVID for April 20, 2021 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Applicants include: Violin 2 – Nicholas Fonder (freshman), Trumpet-DeAndre French (senior), General Percussion, Mallets and Timpani – Merik Junker (sophomore), Violin 1 – Joe Schulte... Read more
High School to Resume All Classes in Person
Local News October 16, 2020 0
MHS Principal Dan Snaza announced today that all students will attend classes in person beginning Monday, October 19. Snaza says all students will resume a normal class schedule at the school except for those who have opted for the dedicated distance learning program. Snaza reminds parents to closely monitor... Read more
