MHS students Lydia Street, Max Schuelke, Matti Scott and Carlos Olivares, each earned a First Place with Gold rating at the State Educators Rising competition at Northern State University in Aberdeen on February 28. The four now qualify for the national competition to be held June 28-July 1 in... Read more
Senior Sophia Whitlow has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Steve and Tina Whitlow. Sophia participates in National Honor Society, and she served as the student manager for the volleyball team. Outside of school, she is active... Read more
The Milbank High School Band was selected by the SDHSAA as the Band of the Day for Friday, March 8, at the 2024 State A Girls Basketball Tournament. The Bulldogs’ band played during all four games that were held at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. In between basketball... Read more
Residents of the Milbank School District who are interested in serving on the board of education are encouraged to circulate their nominating petitions. Petitions are available at the school and must be completed and in the office of the school district’s business manager by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March... Read more
Mary Ann Johnson
Obituaries March 12, 2024 0
Mary Ann Johnson, age 68, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on March 11, 2024, in Aberdeen. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Pastor Matt Spoden will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Isabella Anderson and Tyra Berry, both juniors, were named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference girls basketball team for 2024. Krista Langager of Sisseton was named the 2024 NEC Player of the Year. First Team:Krista Langager (JR) – SissetonAddison Neuendorf (SOPH) HamlinAva Hanson (JR) RoncalliKate Rozell (SR) RedfieldHannah... Read more
Milbank Area gymnasts were honored for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 season at an awards banquet held on Tuesday, February 27. Major M letterwinners were: seventh graders Jada Leigh Wellnitz and Aria Prasnicki, eighth grader Raina Untalan; ninth graders Macyn Dunnihoo and Madilyn Sletten; and 11th graders Hannah Brown... Read more
Spring is just around the corner and so is the 2024 Special Olympics Spring Track & Field Day. This year’s event will again be hosted in Milbank and is set for Friday, May 3. On Wednesday, April 17, an organizational meeting will be held for anyone interested in volunteering.... Read more
Hey, Kids! Are y’all ears? It’s time to put things on paws, get out of your shell, and scramble on over to the Big Stone Branch Library for some Spring Fling fun. It all hoppens on Saturday, March 30. If you are in preschool through third grade, you are... Read more
Earl Kampmeier
Obituaries March 11, 2024 0
Earl A. Kampmeier, Sr., age 90, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Haven Homes Senior Living and Health in Maple Plain, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville,... Read more
