New Commander Named For 740th Transportation Company
Local News October 11, 2016 0
First Lt. Terry Berndt of Rapid City has been named the new commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank and Aberdeen. Berndt assumed command, Oct. 2, from Capt. Hogan Easton, of Sioux Falls, who commanded the unit since October 2014. As the commander... Read more
School Board Approves Creation of ELL Position
Local News October 11, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 10. The board approved a request to create an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional position pending approval from a Shared Services Grant. “We have a need for ELL services within our schools and this may be... Read more
Doris Schwandt
Obituaries October 11, 2016 0
Doris Schwandt, age 88 of Milbank died October 11, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, Alban... Read more
Timothy Smart
Obituaries October 11, 2016 0
Timothy Warren Smart, age 73, of Milbank, died Monday, October 10, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held from... Read more
When was the last time you got a new smoke alarm? If you aren’t sure, everything you love could go up in flames. The Mibank Fire and Rescue Department urges you to keep your family safe. They suggest you determine the age of your smoke alarms. If they are... Read more
Halli Essington Places in Top Ten at State Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2016 0
Eighth-grader Halli Essington took ninth place at the high school state tennis tournament this past weekend in Rapid City. She competed at number six singles and defeated Mitchell’s Madison Bohlen 10-4 in the consolation championship round. “Halli did not disappoint. She rallied to win four consolation matches in a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Give Trojans a Pink Slip
Milbank Area Volleyball October 10, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 3-0 victory over the Ortonville Trojans October 6, at the Milbank Armory in front of a full crowd celebrating Pink Night. Milbank Area improved to 13-4 with the win. The Lady Bulldogs started hesitantly, but maintained control throughout the first set. Milbank Area... Read more
In honor of National 4-H Week, William Karels coordinated Bike & Walk to School Day. The day promoted safer routes to school, healthier habits, and students gathering for plain old fun. The event also focused on reducing the number of child pedestrians and bicyclists injured around the world. “William... Read more
Bulldogs Suffer Loss to Quarriers
Milbank Area Football October 8, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-6 loss to the Dell Rapids Quarriers Friday, October 7, and still have their playoff hopes hanging by a wire. The Dawgs started off hesitant and Dell Rapids took advantage and found an open gap up the middle for a 44-yard touchdown... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Collect Wins During Day One Of State Tennis Meet
Milbank Area Tennis October 7, 2016 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs collected several wins during the opening day of the South Dakota high school state tennis tournament in Rapid City Thursday, October 6. In the first round of singles play, Sarah Jarman won over her Aberdeen Roncalli opponent while Halli Essington received a bye. The two... Read more
