The annual MHS Career Day is Wednesday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. All area businesses are invited to showcase their occupations. Career Day highlights choices in a variety of industries and aims to link regional career opportunities with the skills, qualifications, aptitudes, and interests needed to be... Read more
Bertha “Dolly” Foss
Obituaries February 7, 2018 0
Bertha “Dollie” H. Foss, age 99, resident of Wilmot, died on February 7, 2018, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral Services for Dollie will be held on Monday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. John Barkett will officiate, and Sharon Ammann will be... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Head to State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 6, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs head to the State Class A gymnastics meet this week. According to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “We are working on fine tuning our routines this week and hope to hit all four events at State.” All nine varsity gymnasts for Milbank earned a spot in... Read more
Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H and an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, was recognized as a South Dakota 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist. He receives an engraved bronze medallion. Leddy began leading food drives when he was in third grade, and has mobilizied... Read more
The second semester parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are set for Wednesday, February 7, and Monday, February 12. School dismisses both days at 1:30 p.m. Conferences run Wednesday, February 7, from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Monday February 12 from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
The Milbank High School Music Department will hold their annual Pops Concert on Monday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Everyone is invited. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. The Jazz Band, under the direction of Susan Karels and Nyssa Duffield... Read more
Alaina Rausch Selected for 2018 SD High School All-State Band
Local News February 6, 2018 0
Milbank High School sophomore Alaina Rausch, daughter of Tony and Deb Rausch, was selected as the 11th chair clarinet for the 2018 South Dakota High School All-State Lewis Band. She was one of 41 clarinets from across the state selected for the band. The 68th Annual South Dakota All-State... Read more
Want to Ride the Fan Bus to Region Wrestling?
Milbank Area Wrestling February 6, 2018 0
The Milbank Wrestling Booster Club is coordinating a fan bus to the Region 3A high school wrestling tournament. The tournament is Saturday, February 17, in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte and begins at 10 a.m. A bus ticket is just $20. “We need at least 40 people in order to take a... Read more
Big Stone Library Plans Valentine Storytime
Local News February 6, 2018 0
“V” is for Valentine Storytime starts at 10 am on Saturday, February 10, at the Big Stone Library. Children age two through six are invited. Register at the library during regular hours or by email at bsclibrary12@hotmail.com. The library is located at 400 Washington Street in the corner of... Read more
Suzette Kaercher Blake
Obituaries February 5, 2018 0
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Rev. Richard Larson will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on... Read more
