Remember to Vote on Koch School Bond Tuesday, September 18
Local News September 17, 2018 0
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday September 18, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the lobby of Milbank High School at 1001 East Park Avenue! What am I voting on? You will decide whether or not to approve a bond to construct a new elementary school to replace Koch... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Roncalli in Homecoming Game
Milbank Area Football September 17, 2018 0
The Milbank High School football team hosted Aberdeen Roncalli during 2018 Homecoming week on Friday, September 14. Temperatures soared during the day and didn’t let up in the evening, but adding to the heat and humidity, the Bulldogs gave the Cavaliers a good soaking. The final score was 45-26.... Read more
Eli Fischer Golfs Personal Best at Pheasant Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Boys’ Golf Team traveled to Redfield to compete against seven teams at the Pheasant Invitational on September 11. “I couldn’t be happier with our team score as we played in 30 m.p.h. sustained winds throughout the whole day,” said Coach Mark Keeton. “Eli Fischer had his best... Read more
Valley Express Offers Free Rides to Voters Tomorrow
Local News September 17, 2018 0
The Valley Express and the Milbank Community Transit are teaming up on September 18, to give voters a free ride. Voters are deciding the outcome of a resolution to construct a new elementary school to replace Koch School. All voters cast their ballots at Milbank High School where the... Read more
Bulldog Runners Place in Top 20 at Invitational
Milbank Area Cross Country September 17, 2018 0
Tuesday, September 11th saw the Bulldog Cross Country team traveling to Sioux Falls. Coach Eric Townsend thought the meet was a competitive one for both teams to attend, “I thought the Sioux Falls Christian Invite was another step in the right direction. The meet featured a number of high... Read more
Lady Netters Add Two Dual Wins to Season Record
Milbank Area Tennis September 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Girls’ Tennis team traveled to Aberdeen on Saturday, September 15, for a three-match invitational. The Lady Bulldogs left with with two wins and one loss. Coach Jim Dahl said, “Our players were on the courts from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 till 8:30 p.m., thus... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. Roger and Pastor Melanie Reiners will speak about their missions to Sierra Leone to promote healthy eye care. Roger has made 29 trips to Africa, and Melanie 19. Read more
Pribyl Park Getting Extensive Makeover – Including Walking Path Lights
Local News September 16, 2018 0
Walkers, joggers, and bikers who use the paths at Pribyl Park in Milbank will soon see some changes in the scenery. The most substantial modification will be the expansion of the southern-most baseball field. The field is currently used by only t-ball through Little League level games, but according... Read more
Living Word Lutheran Church Burns Mortgage
Local News September 13, 2018 0
Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank held their Sunday School Rally Day on September 9. The event included a special ceremony to commemorate the church’s repayment of its $1.4 million debt. The Living Word Church, erected in 2014, celebrated completing the payments on the mortgage for the structure. Parishioners... Read more
Kites and Cones – a classic family outing on a Sunday afternoon- was held September 9, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors presented the free event. Families were invited to meet at the park to fly a kite. Kites were... Read more
