Four Chosen for Middle School All-State Band
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Four musicians from Milbank Middle School were chosen for the South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Band. The 19th annual two-day event takes place March 2-3 at Pierre T.F. Riggs High School. Selected to the Honor Band were eighth graders Isaac Schulte, eighth chair trumpet, and Will... Read more
Eighth Grade MathCounts Team Places Fourth
Local News January 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Middle School eighth grade MathCounts team summed up fourth place in an invitational meet in Aberdeen on January 10. The team’s score totaled 30.50. Eighteen teams competed. Holgate 1 won the meet with 48.0 points. Groton Black was second with 32.50, and Simmons 1 was third with... Read more
MHS Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 17, 2018 0
Milbank High School announces the list of second quarter honor roll recipients for the 2017-2018 school year. Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Hali Essington, Jose Flores De Salazar, Amaya Street, Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem, Peyten Wiese. Sophomores – Noah Murso, Amy Nelson, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. Juniors –... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Place at Harrisburg Invitational
Milbank Area Wrestling January 17, 2018 0
Six of the eight wrestlers from Milbank who competed in the Harrisburg Invitational secured a top six finish in their respective weight classes on Saturday, January 13. Leading the way for the Bulldogs, was Eli Fischer with a first place finish. Isaac Fischer and Tanner Kettwig each earned a... Read more
Need some cold hard cash? Look no farther than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis Club of Milbank’s Car on Ice is parked on top of Hurley Pond and ready to roll – right to the bottom. Guess the day and time that happens and you could win $500. To wager... Read more
MALST Swimmers Excel at Watertown Meet
Milbank Area Swimming January 17, 2018 0
Four members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team excelled during the Watertown Optimist High Point Meet Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14. High point medals were awarded to the top eight swimmers in each age group. Amaya Street captured first place high point in the girls 13-14 age group... Read more
Tickets on Sale for State Class A Wrestling Tournament
Milbank Area WrestlingMilbank Area Wrestling January 17, 2018 0
Advance tickets are on sale for the State Class A wrestling tournament scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 23-24, at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. To reserve seating with Milbank fans, Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson encourages you to bring your ticket orders and payment to the Milbank... Read more
Ackermans Purchase UPI Petroleum in Milbank
Local News January 17, 2018 0
Jason and Angie Ackerman of Milbank have purchased UPI Petroleum in Milbank. Their first day of business as the new owners was Monday, January 8. UPI offers fuel and propane services, fishing bait, and convenience items. Jason, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the business, says, “We are not... Read more
Home Exhibits Increase at Grant County Farm and Home Show
Local News January 16, 2018 0
The 70th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show on January 12-13, showcased 27 crop entries and 197 home exhibits. Sara Koepke, advisor for the Grant County 4-H Youth Program, said, “There was an increase of 98 home exhibits from last year to this year. There was a decline... Read more
Gwendolyn Oswood
Obituaries January 15, 2018 0
Gwendolyn Oswood, age 64, resident of Big Stone City, SD, died on January 15, 2018 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville after a long battle with Alzheimers. Funeral Services for Gwendolyn Oswood are scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville,... Read more
