Milbank Oral Interp Team Heads to State
Local News November 29, 2022 0
The MHS oral interp team is headed to State. The festival takes place in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday, December 2-3. Coach Natasha Karels said, “The Bulldogs earned second place at the regional tournament. They finished just six points behind the winner, Great Plains Lutheran. According to Karels, only... Read more
MARTA (Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association) met to “Celebrate Milbank.” Highlights of the gathering included the grants MARTA recently acquired and the resulting projects they spearheaded to enhance the outdoor areas of Milbank. Special guests at the meeting included: Erik Gaikowski, South Dakota’s AARP Director, John Forman, Administrator for the... Read more
MHS Football Players Earn National, State, Conference, and Team Awards
Local News November 29, 2022 0
Brian Allmendinger, head coach of the Milbank Bulldogs football team, announced the end-of-the-season awards earned by members of the team.All-Conference Awards: Eli Johnson – NEC All-Conference and Offense Player of the Year Jayden Johnson – NEC All-Conference and Special Teams Player of the YearAidan Foell – NEC All-Conference and... Read more
Peggy Rademacher
Obituaries November 28, 2022 0
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Rademacher, age 68, of Bellingham, MN, passed away on November 27, 2022, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30,... Read more
Tice Mursu Earns National Burlsworth Character Award
Local News November 22, 2022 0
Tice Mursu, a senior at MHS and a member of the 2022 Bulldogs football team, was chosen for a Burlsworth Character Award. The honor is a national award recognizing sportsmanship and character in high school football. The Burlsworth Award organization says, “It’s simple. Our nation needs to place a... Read more
Crosby Bass Brings Home a First-Place Finish From Brookings
Local News November 22, 2022 0
Six Milbank swimmers competed in the Brookings Swim Club Fall Festival Swim Meet on November 5-6. On Saturday, Crosby Bass brought home a first-place win in the 25-meter backstroke and two second-place finishes — one in the 25-meter freestyle and one in the 100-meter freestyle. Bass competes in the... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings Students Present Recital
Local News November 22, 2022 0
Whetstone Valley Strings presented a recital on Sunday, November 20 at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Violin and cello students performed a variety of solos and ensembles, including folk and fiddle songs, Suzuki repertoire, hymns, and Christmas music. The musicians are students of Elizabeth Schulte. Advanced students performed the... Read more
Milbank Musicians to Perform in Honor Band
Local News November 22, 2022 0
The 31st Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will perform in concert on Saturday, December 3, at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Haley Armstrong, who is the director of bands and coordinator of musical activities at South Dakota School... Read more
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and volleyball. If you’re a big fan of all of these, this is your weekend. The Inaugural MHS Alumni Volleyball Tournament will dish up some fast action on Saturday, November 26. The first serve is at noon in the MHS gym. Play is expected to go... Read more
Amanda Athey
Obituaries November 22, 2022 0
Amanda Jean Athey of Clinton, MN, and South Shore, SD, was welcomed to her eternal home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity-Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN. A Celebration of Life, including prayer... Read more
