The seventh grade students of Milbank Middle School celebrated World Read Aloud Day 2018, Thursday, February 1. Reading teacher, Mrs. Robin Simmons, promoted the nationwide event by inviting members of the local community to come into the classroom to read to the students, discuss the stories together, and to... Read more
Bulldogs Grapplers Devour the Bearcats
Milbank Area Wrestling February 3, 2018 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestled to a 50-22 victory over the Webster Area Bearcats. The meet took place Thursday, February 1, on the road. The wrestling team finished their dual season with a 7-7 record Securing wins for Milbank were: Barrett Schneck, Kaden Krause, JD Lusk, Breyden Miller, Layton Rafferty, Nick... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Punch Ticket to State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 2, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team punched their ticket to the State Class A gymnastics meet with a third place finish at the Region 1A meet in Milbank on February 1. The top three teams from each region advance to State. Milbank scored a team total of 127.60. Madison was... Read more
Marshall Voeltz Wins MMS Geographic Bee
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Eighth grade student, Marshall Voeltz, secured the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at Milbank Middle School. He finished in the top position out of all the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Marshall has taken the qualifying test to determine if he will advance to the... Read more
Youth Wrestling Tourney Set for February 9
CommunityMilbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2018 0
The Milbank Wrestling Booster Club hosts their youth wrestling tournament Friday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Youth wrestlers compete in a four-man round robin and are grouped by age and weight. The entry fee is $10 per wrestler. Weigh-ins take place from 4:30... Read more
Dawgs Succumb to Cardinals in Low Scoring Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 1, 2018 0
A low scoring game led to a 31-29 loss for the Milbank Bulldogs at the hands of the Deuel Cardinals Tuesday, January 30, in Clear Lake. The loss moves Milbank to a 7-8 season record. Both teams struggled offensively to make their shots fall. The teams were tied up... Read more
Pekelder Warns Anglers on Lakes
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Jamie Pekelder of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks advises anglers to use caution when heading onto the ice at area lakes. “If you are unsure of ice conditions, check the thickness before driving,” he says. “Stay away from shoreline areas with springs and creeks flowing into them, and... Read more
Milbank is kicking hunger with the 4th Annual Souper Bowl of Caring this week. Be part of the team! Drop off canned soup, canned ingredients to make soup, packages of noodles, and crackers to collection boxes at Berens Warehouse Groceries, Hartman’s Family Foods, and several churches by Super Bowl... Read more
Carlyle Trygstad
Obituaries January 31, 2018 0
Carlyle Trygstad, age 90, of Milbank died January 31, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate and burial will be... Read more
Truman Redepenning
Obituaries January 31, 2018 0
Truman A. Redepenning, age 73 of Ortonville, died January 31, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, one... Read more
