The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, August 3, in the State Auto Cafeteria with Kim Veen serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “Ruminate” which means to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually. The speaker of the day was Talia Athey. She presented... Read more
Bulldog Boys Golf Team Starts Practice August 7
Milbank Area Golf August 4, 2017 0
The Milbank boys golf team, under the direction of Mark Keeton, starts its 2017 season Monday, August 7. The first day of practice begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Hills Golf Course. Milbank begins competition Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. at Sioux Valley. The Dawgs’ only home meet,... Read more
Bulldog Football Practice Starts August 10
Milbank Area Football August 3, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldog football team begins practice Thursday, August 10. Coach Jeremy Tostenson reminds all athletes they must complete physical and physical update requirements prior to the first day of practice. The first day starts with ImPACT testing for grades nine and eleven at 8 a.m. Equipment and... Read more
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Grant County Democrats Discuss the Future
Local News August 3, 2017 0
The Grant County Democrats met, Tuesday, August 1 in Milbank to reorganize prior to the upcoming 2018 election. According to Kathy Tyler, who spearheads the reorganization of the Grant County Democrats, a South Dakota Democrat differs from what most people perceive as the far left. “South Dakota Democrats prioritize... Read more
Girls Tennis Begins Practice
Milbank Area Tennis August 3, 2017 0
The Milbank Area girls tennis team starts its 2017 season Wednesday, August 9, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Dahl. The first practice is August 10, and runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for athletes in grades 7-12. Practice Schedule: Thursday, August 10 – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.... Read more
VFW Teeners Punch Ticket to State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 2, 2017 0
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team punched their ticket to the State 15-16 VFW tournament. They placed second in the 16U Northeast Region tournament July 26-28, at Legion Field in Milbank. The state tournament will be played in Beresford August 4-6. Milbank faces Wagner at noon on Friday, August... Read more
The MHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball season gets underway Thursday, August 10. The first practice begins at 9 a.m. Head coach is Nancy Hoeke. Practice Schedule for Athletes in Grades 9 through 12 (Players will be notified of changes.): Wednesday, August 9 – ImPACT testing for grades 9 and 11... Read more
New Pastor to Lead Living Word Church
Local News August 1, 2017 0
Living Word Lutheran Church has welcomed its new pastor, Kent Groethe. His wife, Kay, will serve as the new Director of Youth Ministries. The Groethes moved to Milbank from Arizona, but are originally from Minnesota – Kent from St. Cloud and Kay from Park Rapids. The couple met while... Read more
Firechiefs Head to State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 1, 2017 0
The Milbank Firechiefs secured a spot in the 2017 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament as representative #1 from District 1. The Chiefs will face Freeman in the opening round of the tournament Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Mitchell. The 32-team tournament begins Wednesday, August... Read more
