Viola Street Construction Update
A major road construction project by the City of Milbank began last week on South Viola Street. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the total reconstruction of Viola Street from Highway 12 to East 7th Avenue will take most of the summer to complete. “We hope the project will... Read more
Girls Golf Teams Hits Season Low Score
The MHS girls golf team hit a season low score of 416 during the Ortonville Invitational meet Wednesday, May 3. “I was very pleased with how the girls played,” commented Head Coach Mark Keeton. “Our 416 team score was 14 strokes better than any team score we have had... Read more
Tennis Team Gains Experience
The Bulldogs boys tennis team lost three matches to Harrisburg, Brookings, and Vermillion at the Brookings Quadrangular on April 28. They were defeated by Aberdeen Central in a dual match on May 1, and we’re edged out by Yellow Medicine East on May 2. Brookings Triangular Milbank faced Harrisburg... Read more
St. Lawrence Concert May 10
St. Lawrence School in Milbank will present their spring program, “Songs of Prayer and Praise,” on Wednesday, May 10, with two shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Director Elizabeth Schulte explained, “Prayer has been a theme in our music class this year. The first song I... Read more
Margaret Ellen Hay
Margaret Ellen Hay, age 85, died on May 3, 2017 in Montevideo, MN. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:00 am at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank.... Read more
Locals Share Prom Memories Through the Decades
Dresses, flowers, limos, dinner, and promposals. They all add up. According to USA Today, the average American teen spent between $700 and $1000 on Prom this year. Seems extravagant when you consider in 1964, this little pink number would have only set you back $24.70. Of course, back then... Read more
An Evening in Paris During MHS Prom
Ninety couples promenaded through the cityscape of Paris during the Milbank High School junior-senior prom Grand March Saturday, April 29. Boyd and Annette VanVooren announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the city. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons Allison Pillatzki, Chase Pinkert,... Read more
FFA Members Excel at State FFA Convention
The Milbank High School FFA Chapter competed at the 89th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings April 23-25. Thirty students took part in Career Development Events and individual FFA recognition. Senior Kadon Leddy placed first in Beef Entrepreneurialship, second in AgriScience Experience, and third in Veterinary Placement. His Beef... Read more
Dave Schaack Receives Gold Award
Dave Schaack, a member of the Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club, received his Advanced Communication Gold Award, the highest within Toastmasters International. Schaack previously completed the first two levels and received the Advanced Communicator Bronze and Silver Awards. “Dave is a valued member of the Milbank Babbel-Ons Toastmaster Club,” stated Jessica... Read more
Janelle John Joins Unzen Motors
Janelle John has joined the sales staff at Unzen Motors. She brings to the team 10 years of sales experience in the automobile business. Janelle moved from the Fargo/Moorhead area where she was employed by Lunde Auto Center and Nereson Automotive. “Stop in and say ‘Hi’ to Janelle,” said... Read more