The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club inducted three new members Thursday, October 20, during their regular meeting at the State Auto cafeteria. Receiving their membership certificates were Kayla Pinkert, Ashley Frerichs, and Dana Junker. Chelsy Baugh served as the Toastmaster, Jessica Roggenbuck was the speaker, and Dana Junker was the table... Read more
What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
Special Olympics Bowlers Roll On to State
Local News October 23, 2016 0
Nine bowlers from Milbank competed in the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament October 14, in Aberdeen and all will advance to State. The state bowling tournament is Friday, November 4, in Aberdeen. Courtney Kroemer rolled a second place finish and Tyler Johnson took third. Chris Stodolski, Briar Zuraff, and... Read more
The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more
Milbank Area Falls in Battle Of The Bulldogs
Milbank Area Football October 23, 2016 0
Milbank Area came up short in their final game of the regular high school football season. They fell 61-22 to Madison in the battle of the Bulldogs and dropped to 6-3 on the season. “I am proud of our effort and the way we competed,” stated Milbank Area head... Read more
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Shut Down Lady Redmen
Milbank Area Volleyball October 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs shut down the Sisseton Lady Redmen 3-0 on October 18, in Milbank. They improved to 15-6 on the season. The Lady Bulldogs got off to a solid start and held a 19-10 lead late in the first set. Milbank Area secured the win at... Read more
Wilbert Helmbrecht
Obituaries October 23, 2016 0
Wilbert “Bert” Helmbrecht, age 89, of Milbank, died on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Rita’s Home Care in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank with Rev. Thom Bowsher and Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating.... Read more
Donald Schultz
Obituaries October 23, 2016 0
Donald “Smiley” Schultz, age 78, of Corona, SD, died on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona with Rev. Caleb Schewe officiating. Burial will follow... Read more
John Thompson
Obituaries October 23, 2016 0
John Anton Thompson, age 71, from Stockholm, South Dakota, died Monday, October 17, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Elim Covenant Church in Stockholm. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Stockholm with full military honors.... Read more
