Milbank Gymnasts Improve Scores at Recent Meets
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 12, 2017 0
The Milbank gymnastics team improved their scores at two recent meets. The locals hosted Hendricks/RTR (Minnesota) in a dual meet on Tuesday, December 5, and then traveled to Aberdeen Saturday, December 9, for the Hub City Invitational. Milbank scored 126.40 points behind Hendricks/RTR with 133.55. “The girls continued to... Read more
MHS students, Jordan Gertsema, Morgan Selchert, Reed Hartman, Lexi Pinkert, and Derek Weinkauf, competed in the 10th Annual BIG Idea Competition. The BIG Idea Competition is a contest for South Dakota high school students to work individually or in small teams to create a business idea. This year, student... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Music Department presented their annual Christmas Concert December 7, in the high school theatre. Student Musicians of the Month were also honored. September students were: Jayden Johnson (6th band), Merik Junker (7th band), Zoey Henderson (8th band), Conner Stricherz (6th choir), Ximena Lozano (7th choir),... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will hold their Christmas party on Thursday, December 21, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. Plans include a wrapped present gift exchange, games, and prizes. Teachers are also asked to collect items to donate to the Milbank Food Pantry. Read more
Maryanne Gimmestad
Obituaries December 12, 2017 1
Maryanne (Hanson) Gimmestad, who died December 5, 2017 at Northridge Residence. Services for Maryanne Gimmestad will be Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ortonville Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Lynn Thomas officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at... Read more
Winter Wonderland Parade and Storefront Winners Named
Local News December 11, 2017 0
The Second Annual Winter Wonderland Festival was hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, December 9. Trolley rides downtown delighted the crowd before spectators lined Main Street for the Parade of Lights. Lewis Family Drug took first place in the parade. Second place went to Chris... Read more
Dawgs Down the Wambdi in Opening Hoops
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 11, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs opened the 2017-2018 boys basketball season with a 59-46 victory over the Tiospa Zina Wambdi in front of a large crowd at the Milbank Armory Friday, December 8. Jake Fox led the Bulldogs with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist. James Weber added 10... Read more
Loutsch and Kroemer Win Debate Tournament
Local News December 11, 2017 0
Milbank speakers, Nathan Lotusch and Caitlin Kroemer, were named champions at the Fargo South Debate Tournament. The tournament was held Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, in Fargo. They claimed the top spot in Division II Public Forum Debate. MHS students who competed in Division III Public Forum... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Dominate in Opening Game
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 11, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs dominated in the opening game of their 2017-2018 basketball season. They scored a 46-17 win over the Tiospa Zina Wambdi Friday, December 8, on the road. “Overall, I am pleased with our first game,” stated Lady Bulldog Head Coach Brian Pauli. Milbank Area led... Read more
Don and Tammy Rieger Winners of House Lighting Contest
Local News December 11, 2017 0
Don and Tammy Rieger of Milbank were the third winners in the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Nominate Your Neighbor holiday house lighting contest. The Riegers reside at 201 Track Avenue, and won $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. The contest will continue for one more week. Nominations must include... Read more
