Stemsrud to Sing in Honor Choir in Chicago
Local News February 12, 2018 0
MHS senior Shawn Stemsrud was selected for the Central and North Central Division High School Honor Choir. He travels to Chicago for the Unite In Song Conference February 14-17. The choir will be under the direction of Dr. Jefferson Johnson from the University of Kentucky. Audition requirements included singing... Read more
Weinkauf Places at State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 12, 2018 0
MHS junior Mackenzie Weinkauf placed 15th in the individual competition of the State Class A gymnastics meet in Watertown Saturday, February 10. She scored an 8.950. Milbank earned a fifth place finish in the team competition Friday, February 9. All three seniors on the team sustained injuries this season.... Read more
Students of the Milbank DARE Program were recognized during the MHS girls basketball game February 8, at the Milbank Armory. Students were encouraged to make the DARE pledge of being drug-free by signing the DARE banner in the lobby of the school. All graduates of the DARE Program gathered... Read more
Jerome Holtz
Obituaries February 12, 2018 0
Jerome “Jerry” Holtz, age 89, of Beardsley, MN, died February 12, 2018, at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Beardsley Methodist Church in Beardsley. Pastor Ailsa Odom will officiate. Burial will be in the Beardsley Consolidated Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Sheriff Owen Announces Year-End Numbers
Local News February 11, 2018 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen presented his year-end report to the Grant County Commissioners during their regular meeting at the Grant County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 6. “These are not everything that we do, but a glimpse into a lot of the bigger things,” said Owen. He reported: In... Read more
Scott Kelly
Obituaries February 10, 2018 0
Scott Kelly, age 56, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services for Scott Kelly will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Fr. Gary DeRouchey will officiate. A private burial... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Fifth at State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 10, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs captured fifth place during the team competition of the State Class A gymnastics meet Friday, February 9, at the Watertown Civic Arena. The locals wrapped up the day with 128.8.80 points. Deuel broke a four-year state title run by Madison by outscoring them by over... Read more
Fraasch and Karels Qualify for State
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 8, 2018 0
Elijah Fraasch and Will Karels, members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST), swam state qualifying times at the Brookings Last Chance Swim Meet. The meet was held February 3 and February 4, at the Brookings High School. MALST Head Coach Jodi Street says, “The team added two... Read more
Flu Season Hits Milbank Area
Local News February 8, 2018 0
According to Patti Swenson, Avera Medical Center Milbank Clinic Director, and Johanna Fischer, Milbank Middle/High School Nurse, influenza A and B and strep throat are the the most prevalent illnesses in the Milbank area now. Swenson says, “We are seeing a lot of cases right now, but it is... Read more
Milbank Students Take Top Honors in Americanism Essay Contest
Local News February 8, 2018 0
Three Milbank Middle School Students captured top places in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism essay contest. Eighteen schools from northeast South Dakota competed. The contest is geared towards students in grades 5-8 in an effort to promote patriotism among young people. Kaden Schweer took first place honors in the... Read more
