Robin Ehlebracht Opens Simply Stunning Hair Studio in Downtown Milbank
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Robin Ehlebracht has purchased the former Carolea’s Beauty Salon on Main Street in Milbank. She has renamed the business Simply Stunning Hair Studio, but says, “Like Carolea, I love to help people look their best.” It could be a genetic tendency as Carolea Dikstaal, who retired after more than... Read more
Young Dawgs Place at Groton Wrestling Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling February 6, 2020 0
Milbank wrestlers competed in the Groton Invitational on Saturday, February 1, and many of the younger Dawgs came away with top places in their respective weight classes. Jacob Johnson, Brayden Christensen, and Evan Dorsett led Milbank with second place honors. Jayden Johnson, Leyton Raffety, and Logan Meyer earned third... Read more
The House Passes the Vulnerable Child Protection Act
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills February 6, 2020 0
In the House this week we debated and passed: HB1006 – This bill is the result of an Ag land assessment work group. It would allow additional Ag land data (beyond the current soil mapping) to be used to improve the accuracy of assessments. This will give assessors more... Read more
The Bulldogs’ wrestling match scheduled for tonight in Webster has been cancelled. The Bearcats made the call this morning to forfeit the match due to absenteeism caused by influenza. Read more
Tracy Pillatzki Chosen MHS January Student of the Month
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Tracy Pillatzki, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Tracy is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Pillatzki. Tracy has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track. She is active in band, choir, and HOSA. She also attended... Read more
Harley Zemlicka Wins GeoBee at St. Lawrence School
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Students from St. Lawrence School participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on January 22. Harley Zemlicka, a fifth grade student, won first place. Carlos Fonder, a sixth grade student, took second place; Rylan Wendland, a fourth grade student, finished in third place. The school competition... Read more
Dawgs Win Three Games In a Week
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 5, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs won their last four games, three of which were played last week against Deuel, Ortonville, and Vermillion. The victories upped the Dawgs season record to 7-5. Milbank 54, Ortonville 38 Milbank secured a victory over rival Ortonville to wrap up double-header basketball action in front of... Read more
Week 3 of the South Dakota Legislature has wrapped up. As we in Appropriations continue to hear from agencies on how your tax dollars are spent, we managed to get a brief look into the future of South Dakota’s economy at the meeting Governor’s Economic Advisory Council. We heard... Read more
Six Milbank Wrestlers Battle in Brookings
Milbank Area Wrestling February 5, 2020 0
Six Milbank wrestlers competed in the Les Tlustos Brookings Invitational on Saturday, February 1. Five earned a top-eight finish. Senior Eli Fischer led the way with a first place finish at 126 pounds. Barrett Schneck and Toby Schneck both placed fifth, and Brodie Holtquist took sixth. Dillon Schneck brought... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Claim Another Hoops Victory
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 5, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs collected their second win of the season by edging out Ortonville 52-44 on Friday, January 31, in front of a full house at the Milbank Armory. “It was the typical rivalry game with Ortonville,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach Brian Pauli. “We started a little slower... Read more
