Bulldogs Wrap Up Dual Wrestling Season
Milbank Area Wrestling February 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldogs ended their dual wrestling season with a 41-33 loss to the Webster Bearcats Thursday, February 2, at the Milbank High School Armory. The Dawgs finish with a 11-8 dual record this season. Six seniors and their parents were recognized for their contribution to the team. Competing... Read more
Want to serve your country? Can’t make a full time commitment, but unsure what your options are? The South Dakota National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank invites you to Guard Experience Night. Guard Experience Night is Monday, February 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, February 2, at State Auto. Dana Junker served as the Toastmaster. Dave Schaack was Speaker of the Day. Schaack presented Project 4, Communication Change with the speech, Contests – Is it for us? Chelsy Baugh was the table topics master. The next meeting... Read more
Larry Hunt
Obituaries February 3, 2017 0
Larry Arnold Hunt, age 60, resident of Dawson, MN, died February 2, 2017, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Eric Spickelmier will officiate the funeral with military honors and... Read more
No Se Hablar Ingles
Local News February 2, 2017 0
“I speak no English” is a phrase no longer needed by 28 students in the Milbank School District. “We have 28 students we are working with as English Language Learners,” stated Milbank Middle School Principal and Special Services Director Kris Evje. “Those numbers have gradually increased. We gained eight... Read more
Cummins Scores 18 Points in Bulldog Battle
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 2, 2017 0
Milbank Area lost the Battle of the Bulldogs to Madison in girls basketball January 31, on the road. The Lady Bulldogs stand at 9-7 for the season. The score was knotted up 16-16 at the end of the first quarter. Milbank Area stuck close to Madison in the second... Read more
Vehicle Catches Fire in Milbank
Local News February 2, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department extinguished a vehicle fire Monday, January 30, behind Quick Pro Lube on Highway 15. No one was injured. “When we arrived on the scene, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was burning,” stated Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. “The vehicle was located in a parking area... Read more
The Junior Makers will gather Tuesday, February 14, at the Grant County Public Library to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies to share with local nursing home and hospital patients. Will Karels will lead participants with the decorating beginning at 3:30 p.m. Junior Makers is for children ages 6-12. The Bill... Read more
Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved For December Storm
Local News February 2, 2017 0
Govenor Dennis Daugaard says 24 South Dakota counties and two tribes may receive federal funding assistance to help recover from a late December storm that did more than $9.1 million in damage to public property. The public assistance is made available through a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed Wednesday, February... Read more
Three Milbank High School speech and debate students took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament in Yankton on January 27 and January 28. Claire Mischel placed fourth in Novice Original Oratory. She also competed in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nathan Loutsch and Kimberlly Aburto competed in junior varsity... Read more
