Milbank Swimmers Win Nine Events at State-Qualifying Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 16, 2023 0
Milbank swimmers garnered top finishes and lots of time cuts as they participated in the Watertown Area Swim Club State-Qualifying Meet. The meet was held at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center in Watertown February 10-12. Crosby Bass earned seven first-place finishes. TyLynn Wellnitz collected two first-place finishes. Adrienne Korth, Jada Leigh... Read more
After 27 years, Jack Hoeke will park his service truck and hang up his hard hat. Jack has been employed with Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) since June 5, 1995. He began as an apprentice electrician and by furthering his education and gaining experience, he now works as a... Read more
Merik Junker, a senior at MHS, was selected as the percussion winner of the instrumental division during the second annual USD Young Artist Competition. The competition was open to high school juniors and seniors. Junker received a $500 cash prize. Members of the Young Artist Competition held a public recital on February... Read more
MHS Debaters Head to National-Qualifier Tournament
Local News February 15, 2023 0
All Milbank debaters travel to Harrisburg this weekend to compete in the National Qualifier Tournament on February 17-18. Kathy Tyler, head coach for MHS, predicts, “It will, no doubt, be a challenging tournament, but there are definitely national-qualifier challengers on our team!” The tournament follows the close of the Bulldogs’ regular... Read more
Cupid: I’ve been using my arrows to cause people to fall in love since 700 B.C. Nine years ago, a quiver from my bow pierced Jonny Ash. It was nearly Valentine’s Day, and luckily, Jonny knew just what to do. You: Are you talking about Jonny Ash? The 2018... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Chosen 2023 Milbank Teacher of the Year
Local News February 14, 2023 0
It was just a “pi” in the sky dream for Caitlyn Graf, a math teacher at MHS, until Friday, February 10, when her name was announced as Milbank’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. She received the award during a surprise ceremony at the school. Caitlyn was nominated by her students,... Read more
Wrestlers Get Seven Wins at Northeast Conference Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling February 14, 2023 0
Milbank wrestlers competed in the Northeast Conference Tournament in Webster on Saturday, February 11. Barrett Schneck and Brayden Christensen won first-place medals. Jesse Schneck and Landon Novy each took second place. Owen Fischer, Evan Folk, and Paul Vandover won fourth-place medals. As a team, Milbank compiled 96.5 points to... Read more
Updates on CTE Expansion Reported at School Board Meeting
Local News February 14, 2023 0
Superintendent Justin Downes reported on the latest updates regarding the CTE expansion project at the school board meeting held on February 13th. Downes announced that the walls of the building have been erected, and the project is progressing at a rapid pace. However, the project timeline is being impacted... Read more
Gene Leddy
Obituaries February 14, 2023 0
Gene Arlin Leddy, 85, of Twin Brooks, SD passed away on February 13th at Avera Milbank Hospital after a courageous fight against cancer. He was a devoted farmer and rancher, proud Irishman, and above all a loving father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. A visitation and prayer service celebrating his life will... Read more
Think kids don’t learn anything practical anymore? Check out the latest from the ag education classes at MHS and MMS.. The 10 students enrolled in the advanced animal science course are learning to identify companion animals by constructing life-size dog breeds. They are also creating a cat page and passing... Read more
