Increase in Enrollment Numbers Marks New School Year
Local News August 24, 2017 0
The Milbank School District starts the 2017-2018 school year with increased enrollment. “This is great,” says Superintendent Tim Graf. “These numbers are literally changing daily and almost by the hour, but we are happy to see the increase in students.” There are 983 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 12th... Read more
Battle of the Bulldogs Opens Football Season
Milbank Area Football August 24, 2017 0
Milbank High School opens its 2017 season with the Battle of the Bulldogs Friday, August 25. The MHS Dawgs travel to Madison to take on the defending Class 11A champions. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MHS Head Coach Jeremy Tostenson says there are two key ideas his team... Read more
Seventeen New Staff Members Start at Milbank Schools
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Seventeen new staff members began the 2017-2018 school year today. New to the Milbank district, are: (Back l. to r.) Jeff Trapp, middle school science; Adolph Shepardson, athletic director; Jade Miller, high school and C team boys basketball coach; and Jason Karels, woodshop. (Middle) Melanie Schwandt, special education at... Read more
Viola Street to Reopen Thursday
Local News August 23, 2017 0
Viola Street in Milbank is set to reopen Thursday, August 24, according to City Administrator Jason Kettwig. Kettwig says crews were busy today laying asphalt, but that is expected to be completed. “There may be some touch up work and landscaping that still needs to be done, but for... Read more
Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team Resets
Milbank Area Volleyball August 23, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosts Deuel in their season opener Tuesday, August 29, at the Milbank Armory. The C and JV game begin at 6 p.m. Varsity follows. Leading the team, are returning senior starters Molly Rick and Maty Lightfield. Juniors Gabbi Cummins and Jaden Hoeke both return,... Read more
Milbank, SD – Congresswoman Kristi Noem and SD Attorney General Marty Jackley are among the speakers at the 2017 South Dakota Right to Life convention being held at Abbey of the Hills, on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keynote speaker Brian Johnston is Director of... Read more
MALST Swimmers Earn Awards
Milbank Area Swimming August 23, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team wrapped up its 2017 season with an awards banquet Sunday, August 20, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Season-end awards were given. Champion Swimmers were Amaya Street, first; Carter Gloe, second; and Aubrey Fraash, third. This award recognizes swimmers who were dedicated to the... Read more
Five Teens Involved in Fatal Crash Near Milbank
Local News August 23, 2017 4
MILBANK, S.D. – One teen died and four others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon north of Milbank. The names of the five people are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was northbound when the male driver lost control on the... Read more
Makenzie Pies
Obituaries August 23, 2017 0
Makenzie Pies, age 15 of rural LaBolt who died August 22, 2017, as the result of a vehicular accident. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
Justin Mathiason Offers Advice for Hail Damaged Vehicles
Local News August 22, 2017 0
The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost... Read more
