The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says, “Lighten up!” It’s time for their annual Nominate Your Neighbor holiday house lighting contest. “Nominate your neighbor and reward them for all their hard work,” said Chelcie Eischens, membership and finance director for the Chamber. “Four weekly winners each win $50 in... Read more
The first American Red Cross blood drive of the school year was held on Wednesday, November 22, at MHS. According to the coordinator, Kristi Lingert, the goal was to collect 60 units. The students surpassed that goal by donating 74 units. Students helping to coordinate the drive included: (Back... Read more
Musicians to Play in Honor Band Concert
Local News November 27, 2017 0
The 27th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band presents a concert Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Audrey Miller, assistant professor of clarinet and director of the concert band at NSU, will... Read more
Rick and Engebretson Named All-Conference
Milbank Area Volleyball November 27, 2017 0
MHS volleyball players Molly Rick and Jaecy Engebretson were named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference team after the conclusion of the 2017 season. Rick is a senior outside and middle hitter for the Lady Bulldogs. She is the daughter of Chris and Jolene Rick. Engebretson is a sophomore setter... Read more
It’s time to deck the malls and storefronts! Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce directors, Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens, announce the start of the annual Christmas Storefront Decorating Contest. Sign up and decorate your storefront before December 2. “There is no specific theme, so feel free to get creative... Read more
Audrey Jibben
Obituaries November 27, 2017 0
Audrey Jibben, age 84, of Milbank, SD, died at the Wilmot Care Center on Monday, November 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Spring Into Action
Milbank Area Gymnastics November 26, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldog gymnastics team starts its competitive season Monday, November 27, at the Sisseton Triangular. The team also is beginning a collaboration with the school district in Ortonville, Minnesota. “Ortonville was unable to procure a gymnastics coach and approached the Milbank School Board about a collaboration,” said head... Read more
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile exceeded its goal of 103 units during the blood drive November 20, at Unity Square in Milbank, “We did a trial run with signing up people for appointments solely online,” stated organizer Margaret Skoog. “Even though many did not come to their scheduled appointment,... Read more
Adeline Taffe
Obituaries November 26, 2017 0
Adeline Taffe, age 88, of Graceville died November 26, 2017, at Holy Trinity Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the mass. A rosary service will begin at 4:45... Read more
Amy Loehrer Wins First Chamber Holiday Cash Drawing
Local News November 25, 2017 0
Amy Loehrer of Milbank was the lucky winner in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Loehrer was present at Seehafer Ace Hardware when her name was drawn and won $300 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Seven other names were drawn... Read more
