Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman’s resignations were accepted during the regular meeting Monday, February 14, by the Milbank Board of Education. At the conclusion of the school year in May Leddy, a middle school math teacher, will pursue other career opportunities within the community.Leddy said, “I truly enjoyed my... Read more
Marilyn Hawkinson
Obituaries February 15, 2022 0
Marilyn Hawkinson, age 87, of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 5:00... Read more
Christensens Spend Valentine’s Day at Colorado Children’s Hospital
Local News February 14, 2022 0
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu It’s no coincidence the English words “heart” and “courage” both come from the Latin root cor. People who display bravery, usually do so when they discover intense feelings about something more important... Read more
The Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Pick up your passport at any of the participating businesses listed below and start shopping! Your... Read more
Firefighters Battle Shop Fire in Below-Zero Temps
Local News February 12, 2022 0
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, firefighters from the Summit Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to a shop and shed fire at 46011 146th Street. The property is owned by Roger Smith. When the firefighters arrived, they found the building engulfed in flames. Kevin Schuelke of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Tussle with Lady Tigers at 38-35
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 12, 2022 0
In a game of hoops that went down to the wire, Milbank defeated Groton on Thursday, February 10, in front of their home crowd. The final score was 38-35. Lady Bulldog Tyra Berry was the top scorer in the game with 14 points. She found her sweet spot in the corner... Read more
Four Bulldogs Get Wins in Loss Against Redfield
Milbank Area Wrestling February 12, 2022 0
The Bulldogs met the Pheasants on the mat at Redfield on February 10. Redfield came away with the win with 51 points to Milbank’s 22. 106 — Owen Fisher was defeated by Brady Risetter by Fall (1:49). 113 — Conner Zens won by Forfeit. 120 — Jacob Johnson defeated Payton Moore by Fall (3:57)... Read more
Mursu Scores 13 Points Trying to Fend Off the Tigers
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 12, 2022 0
The Bulldogs hosted Groton at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, February 10. The Tigers ruled both ends of the courts and the Bulldogs struggled to withstand their aggressive attack. The Dawgs went down with a score of 45-66. Milbank drops to 8-8 this season, but remains in first place... Read more
Street Scores 22 Points and Posts a Double-Double Against Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 12, 2022 0
Milbank’s Maurina Street had an impressive game on the road at Sisseton on February 8. She racked up a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. She had two assists and a steal and also downed four of her six free throw attempts. Although Street was firing on all... Read more
Bulldogs Pump In 13 Three-Pointers Against Sisseton
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 11, 2022 0
Bulldogs Stevie Ash, Justus Osborne, Garrett Mertens, Bennett Schwenn, Kellen Hoeke, and Joe Schulte all dropped in three-point bombs to demolish Sisseton 67-42 in conference play on February 8 in Sisseton. According to Logan Diede, head coach for the Bulldogs, Milbank was on a roll and hit a season-high number of... Read more
