The kindergarten class from the Big Stone School visited the Big Stone City Branch Public Library on February 19. The youngsters learned about author Theodore Geisel — aka Dr. Seuss— and joined libraries across the country in the annual celebration of his birthday on March 2. The seven students... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Punch Tickets to State A Championship
Milbank Area Swimming February 26, 2020 0
Five Milbank swimmers qualified for the South Dakota State A Championship Meet set for February 27 – March 1 in Watertown. The swimmers include: Amaya Street, Savanna Osowski, Will Karels, Avery Schuneman, and Logan Dexter. According to Coach Jodi Street, “Amaya and Savanna have competed in all 15 events... Read more
Shirley Lundborg
Obituaries February 26, 2020 0
Shirley (Mrs. Ron) Lundborg, age 74 of Milbank, passed away on February 25, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, from 5:00-7:00... Read more
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Tatum Berry, Tyra Berry, Hallie Schulte, Emily Wollschlager, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke February 20 – Milbank 14, Groton 29 February 22 – Milbank 12, Sioux Falls Christian 50 C... Read more
Public Invited to Send-Off for MHS State Wrestlers
Milbank Area Wrestling February 25, 2020 0
Want to support the Milbank wrestling team as they depart for the state Class A wrestling tournament this weekend? Be in the lobby at MHS on Wednesday, February 26, at 4:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the send-off. Bulldogs who will compete at the state meet... Read more
Beth Wagner Named Milbank 2020 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 25, 2020 0
Mrs. Beth Wagner, a third grade teacher at Koch School, was selected as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2020 by parents and staff. Dave Graf, principal of Koch School, made the announcement today at the school. Mrs. Wagner’s husband, Dan, her son, Ben, Superintendent Justin Downes,... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Punch Ticket to State Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling February 24, 2020 0
Seven Milbank wrestlers punched their tickets to the 2020 South Dakota Class A Wrestling Tournament. The tournament is slated for Thursday, February 27, through Saturday, February 29, at the Denny Sanford Premiere Center in Sioux Falls. The top four regional place winners in each weight class advance to the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Keep Improving
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 24, 2020 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs continue to see improvements on the basketball floor despite two recent losses. Milbank fell just short to Groton Area on Thursday, February 20, and dropped to Sioux Falls Christian on Saturday, February 22. Milbank 35, Groton Area 41 Milbank fell just short at 41-35 to... Read more
Ray Westlund
Obituaries February 24, 2020 0
Ray Westlund, age 55, of Clinton, MN, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Landon Novy Wins State Middle School Wrestling Championship
Milbank Area Wrestling February 23, 2020 0
Landon Novy, a Milbank eighth-grader, won the South Dakota Middle School Wrestling Championship on Saturday, February 15, in Pierre. This is the second year Milbank attended the tournament. Novy pinned his opponent in his opening match. He then won 4-2 in the semi-final round and outlasted Brok Ellwein of... Read more
