The annual MHS Career Day was held Wednesday, February 15. Nearly 200 junior and senior students from Milbank, Grant-Deuel, Summit, and Wilmot took part in the event that featured over 20 local businesses. “Our goal is to show that Milbank is a good place to live, get a good... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Ortonville Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 16, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs avenged an earlier loss this season to the Ortonville Trojans by defeating them 56-51 in basketball action February 14, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs’ record stands at 12-7 for the season. Milbank Area got out to a solid start and held a 17-10... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, February 16, with Dave Schaack serving as the Toastmaster. Speakers of the day were Jessica Roggenbuck and Kayla Pinkert. The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 2, at noon in the State Auto cafeteria. Anyone interested in learning more about the Toastmasters... Read more
Emmet Stengel
Obituaries February 16, 2017 0
Emmet Stengel, age 100 of Milbank, SD who died February 15, 2017, at Golden Living Care Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher and Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be in... Read more
Robert Jacobs
Obituaries February 16, 2017 0
Robert “Bob” Jacobs, age 91 of Milbank, SD died February 15, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more
Shepardson New MHS Athletic Director
Local News February 15, 2017 0
Adolph Shepardson has been hired as the new Athletic Director at Milbank High School. Milbank School District Superintendent Tim Graf announced the selection today, pending school board approval next month. According to Graf, Shepardson will also teach social studies and physical education classes. Shepardson is a South Dakota State... Read more
Qualon Grant Wins Grand Prize in Banded Bird Contest
Local News February 15, 2017 0
Qualon Grant, son of David Grant and Tracie Grant of Milbank, was the top prize winner in the banded bird contest. He won a Remington 870 Express Super Mag gun. Thirty banded roosters were released in three public hunting areas near Milbank in early October. Hunters who harvested one... Read more
MHS musicians presented their annual Pops Concert February 13, in the high school theatre. Albert Pavlinac acted as the emcee. The 2016-2017 MHS drumline and colorguard also performed. The band started the night with Take on Me. Soloists Lindsey Geyer and Tim Gabriel sang Can’t Help Falling in Love... Read more
Quade Scores 18 in Loss to Trojans
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 15, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs battled the Ortonville Trojans in classic high school basketball rivalry February 14, at the Milbank Armory. Mitch Quade fired in 18 points for the Bulldogs, but they were still defeated 63-45. The Dawgs trailed 8-1 early, but pulled to within six points at 18-12 at... Read more
Make Your State Park Camping Reservation
Local News February 15, 2017 0
Sunday, February 19, is the first day to make your camping reservation at a South Dakota State Park. Friday, May 19, is the first available date and also the State Parks’ open house weekend and kick-off for the summer season. Reservations for summer dates become available 90 days before... Read more
