Milbank students in grades three through five present their holiday program on December 8. The program is available on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. Watch it then, or catch it later on the school district’s Facebook page. You will be treated to an old-fashioned Christmas with traditional holiday favorites along... Read more
December 7 is Deadline to Return FSA County Election Ballots
Local News December 3, 2020 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by December 7. Elected county committee members serve a... Read more
Dawgs Collect Season-End Football Accolades
Milbank Area Football December 3, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrapped up their 2020 football season with a presentation of awards by head coach Brian Allmendinger. Team awards were voted on by the team and recognized outstanding performance in each category or position. The Offensive Lineman of the Year was Toby Schneck. The Defensive Lineman of the Year was... Read more
Kids, stop by the Big Stone Library to pick up a craft kit. Take the kit home and create two Christmas ornaments. Hang one on your tree and return the other to the library on or before December 23 to receive a prize and treat bag. The program is... Read more
Kenneth Simonitch
Obituaries December 3, 2020 0
Kenneth J. Simonitch, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on December 2nd at St. William’s Care Center (Milbank). His loving wife of 70 years was present at his side. A private family service for Ken will be held at First English Lutheran Church on... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Start 2020-2021 Season
Milbank Area Wrestling December 2, 2020 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team starts its 2020-2021 season with a dual match against Madison on Thursday, December 3, at the Milbank Armory. Only parents are allowed to attend. Toby Schneck and Logan Meyer will lead the team as the senior veterans. T. Schneck placed fifth in the South Dakota... Read more
Greta Snaza to Lead Lady Bulldogs Gymnastics Team
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 2, 2020 0
Greta Snaza, daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza, is the lone senior on the Milbank High School gymnastics team for the 2020-2021 season. Snaza is a four-year varsity letter winner who made her debut as an alternate when she was in eighth grade. She qualified for individual state meet appearances in all... Read more
Parents-Only Attendance Policy Still in Force for Athletic Events
High School Sports December 2, 2020 0
Winter season home games begin this week. The first home event for the Milbank Bulldogs is Thursday, December 3, when the MHS wrestling team hosts Madison in a dual meet. Ryan Scoular, MHS Activities Director, reminds fans that the Milbank School District attendance policy remains at Tier 3 —only parents are allowed... Read more
Parents-Only Attendance Policy Still in Force for Athletic Events
High School Sports December 2, 2020 0
Winter season home games begin this week. The first home event for the Milbank Bulldogs is Thursday, December 3, when the MHS wrestling team hosts Madison in a dual meet. Ryan Scoular, MHS Activities Director, reminds fans that the Milbank School District attendance policy remains at Tier 3 —only parents are allowed... Read more
Earl Dikstaal
Obituaries December 2, 2020 0
Earl Dikstaal, age 84, of Milbank, SD, died on December 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Koch will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
