MHS 1967 State Champions Honored in Sioux Falls
Local News March 17, 2017 0
The 1967 boys basketball team from Milbank was honored as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their State Class A championship title. Players, coaches, and cheerleaders were recognized during the 2017 State A tournament Thursday, March 16, in Sioux Falls. Present for the event were: (Back l. to r.)... Read more
Habaneros Hispano Restaurant and Bar became a member of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and celebrated March 16, with a ribbon cutting. “We are happy to welcome Habanaros as a chamber member and celebrate with them,” stated Chamber Director Chelcie Eischens. The restaurant opened for business in August... Read more
Mark and Linda Comstock are on their way to the state basketball tournament in Sioux Falls. It’s the same trip they took 50 years ago, but in 1967, Mark rode the team bus and Linda drove her family’s Rambler with Barb Melgard riding shotgun. It was the year the... Read more
Mildred Olson
Obituaries March 16, 2017 0
Mildred J. Olson, age 90 of Watertown, SD died March 15, 2017, at Prairie Lakes Hospital. Services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate and burial will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Albee,... Read more
The Great Plains Zoo ZooMobile visited Koch Elementary School on March 9-10. Featured animals included a Madagascar cockroach, bearded dragon, screech owl, chinchilla, snake, and a rat. The students learned about the various habitats of the animals and were given an opportunity to touch or pet most of them.... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Win Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 15, 2017 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck March 13. Individual award winners were chosen by vote from their teammates. Senior Jake Anderson was named the Most Valuable Wrestler. He ended his high school wrestling career with 129 wins and became a member... Read more
Barbara Rogers
Obituaries March 15, 2017 0
Barbara Rogers, age 59 of Milbank died March 14, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18 at Mundwiler Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until noon. A memorial service will be held at Milbank Baptist Church on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Barbara is... Read more
Kyle Kubousek
Obituaries March 15, 2017 0
Kyle Kubousek, age 39 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Milbank died March 14, 2017, in Cass County, ND. Services will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery.... Read more
Mary Ann Brown
Obituaries March 15, 2017 0
Mary Ann Brown, age 87, of Milbank died March 14, 2017, at the Milbank Care & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Church in Milbank. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, Sunday, March 19... Read more
It’s been 50 years, but players, coaches, and fans still talk about the Miracle of ’67. In 1967, the Milbank High School boys basketball team captured its first State Class A title. Fast forward to 2017 – the 1967 team will again be honored. This time, during the 2017... Read more
