MHS Dairy Team Heads to Nationals
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Have you ‘herd”? The Milbank FFA Dairy Cattle Team left Milbank this morning. They are headed to the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. You might have noticed their departure as members of the Milbank Fire Department turned out to give them a warm send off. Although... Read more
Brian Sandvig Honored for Leading South Dakota Chamber and Industry Board
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Brian Sandvig was recognized for his leadership role on the board of directors of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig was presented with a plaque at the group’s annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, October 24 in Sioux Falls. Sandvig, CFO of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank,... Read more
Students in second through fifth grade attended Science Saturday on October 28 at the Milbank Hospital. The students learned about the heart by viewing an actual cow heart and making slime to simulate blood to learn about its components. They also learned how to stop bleeding and the effects of sugary foods... Read more
Iva Lowe
Obituaries October 31, 2023 0
Iva M. Lowe, age 98 of Watertown, SD (formerly of Wilmot, SD) passed away on October 29, 2023, in Watertown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Watertown. Visitation will be held at the church, one... Read more
Bob Beumer
Obituaries October 27, 2023 0
Robert “Bob” Beumer, age 95, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot, SD. Reverend Doctor DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation and... Read more
Amelia Pederson, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Amelia is the daughter of Dan and Ellie Pederson. Amelia takes part in tennis, track, band, choir, and theater. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and making music and art. She says... Read more
Hey, Kids! Orange you glad it’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Fear!The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Treat Street on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Main Street. Come as you aren’t. Local businesses will be handing out eerie-sistible treats and weaving a web... Read more
MHS Students to Perform in 71st All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Local News October 24, 2023 0
Two Milbank High School mixed vocal quartets and two Milbank instrumentalists will join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra during the 71st Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on October 27-28. Milbank students include : First row– Amelia Peterson (tenor alternate), Hope Karels (alto), Rachel Schulte (violin), Nadia... Read more
Bulldogs Begin West Central Football Game With a Bang
Milbank Area Football October 24, 2023 0
In the Bulldogs’ last game of the season on October 19 in Hartford, the first minute of the game was the best minute of the game. West Central (7-1) won the toss and deferred to Milbank. Owen Tesch fielded the return and got it out to the Bulldogs’ own... Read more
Bulldogs Add to MHS Records at State Cross Country Meet
Local NewsMilbank Area Cross Country October 24, 2023 0
Both Bulldog teams raced in South Dakota’s 2023 State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 21, in Sioux Falls. The boys team brought home fourth place, and the girls took ninth. They competed in what Coach Eric Townsend said he considers “possibly the most talented Class A field ever.”... Read more
