Koch School kindergartners through second graders present their spring music program, Pajama Party, in the Milbank High School gym on Thursday, March 12. Mariah Tietjen, Koch School music teacher says, “Everyone is welcome and admission is free.” The children have mastered their ABCs and moved on to ZZZs. You’ll... Read more
Four students represented Milbank at the South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra, performed at Rapid City Central High School on February 21-22. Nicholas and Veronica Fonder, children of John and Sandra Fonder, were first-year members of the orchestra. Rachel and Joseph Schulte, children of David and Elizabeth Schulte, were... Read more
MHS Choir Atttends Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2020 0
The MHS choir, with 63 members and 30 vocal soloists, performed in Watertown on Wednesday, February 26, at the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest. Vocalists from Milbank received 24 Superiors (I), 10 Excellents (II) and 1 Good (III) rating. Choir director Miriam Schwenn accompanied the musicians to... Read more
The library leprechaun is on the loose at the Grant County Public Library. When no one was looking, the little green man took all the books on the enchanted display and made their titles disappear. He hopes to keep them all to himself. Don’t let him get away with... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs dominated in their final game of the regular basketball season against Tiospa Zina. They defeated the Wambadi 53-30 on Thursday, February 27 at the Milbank Armory. The Lady Bulldogs now head into the post-season. “I’m happy our team and our two seniors (Jaecy Engebretson and Tracy... Read more
MHS Results From Region III Solo and Ensemble Contest
Local News March 2, 2020 0
MHS took 119 band members to Watertown for the Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 26. The event was held at Watertown High School and included 44 solos and 14 ensemble groups. Milbank received 27 Superiors, 29 Excellents, and two Goods. Mrs. Nancy Meyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Schulte, Mrs. Pam Neugebauer, Mrs. Kristi Seehafer, and... Read more
Milbank to Host Opening Round of Region Boys Basketball Tournament
Milbank Area Boys Basketball March 2, 2020 0
No. 3 seed Milbank hosts No. 6 seed Redfield-Doland in the opening round of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament on Tuesday, March 3 at the Milbank Armory. At the same time, No. 4 seed Webster Area hosts No. 5 Sisseton, and No. 2 Groton Area hosts... Read more
John Bernard
Obituaries March 2, 2020 0
John Bernard, age 66, of Milbank, SD, died on February 28, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A celebration of John’s life will be announced at a later date. John Thomas Bernard was born on March 11, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, to Thomas Vincent and Alice (Kaercher)... Read more
Fischer Wins State Wrestling Title and Schneck Finishes Fifth
Milbank Area Wrestling March 1, 2020 0
All the blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours of hard work paid off for MHS senior Eli Fischer. He won the State Class A wrestling title at 126 pounds on Saturday, February 29. “It feels amazing,” said Fischer. “Coach Krause told me to leave it all out on the... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs travel to Sisseton for the opening round of the Region 1A basketball tournament on Monday, March 2. Milbank is the No. 6 seed and battles No. 3 seed Sisseton at 7 p.m. The winner advances to the second round on Thursday, March 5, to face the... Read more
