Milbank Teacher’s Salary Increased For 2016-2017
Local News April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank School District has completed its teacher negotiations for the 2016-2017 school year according to Superintendent Tim Graf and the Board of Education. Governor Daugaard’s teacher pay proposal set a teacher average pay target of $48,500 in the state of South Dakota. “Although the Milbank School District is... Read more
Stamps Just Got Cheaper
Local News April 28, 2016 0
The United States Postal Service has decreased postage rates for first-class and standard mail. A first-class stamp now costs 47 cents, down from 49 cents. The change took place April 10. It was the first decrease in nearly 97 years. There have not been many comments from customers in... Read more
Thue Earns Top Hurdler Award
Milbank Area Track and Field April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys and girls track teams battled tough weather conditions and tough competition during the Groton Kiwanis Relays track and field meet Tuesday, April 26. Freshman Taylor Thue took home the Rob Luecke Top Hurdler award. Thue led the girls team with two first place finishes in... Read more
Middle School Track Cancelled Today
Milbank Area Track and Field April 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Middle School track and field meet scheduled in Groton today has been cancelled due to wet conditions. The event will not be rescheduled Read more
Kinley VanHout
Obituaries April 28, 2016 0
Kinley Shree VanHout, infant daughter of Kevin and Kristie (Folk) VanHout, was born and died on April 28, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Kinley is survived by her parents, Kevin James and Kristie (Folk) VanHout of Milbank, SD; brothers, Brock Thyne and Kobe VanHout; grandparents:... Read more
Hope Karels, fourth grade student at Koch Elementary School, is leading a sports equipment fund drive as part of her Bulldog Nation community service project. “Please donate any items you are not using in your closets and garages,” stated Hope. All collected items will be donated to the Community... Read more
The Milbank Police Department, Milbank High School and Beacon Center of Watertown will host a free film showing of The Hunting Ground Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the MHS theatre. “As police chief and a father I feel this film is a must see for students planning... Read more
Schedule Changes Made For Milbank Girls Golf Team
Milbank Area Golf April 27, 2016 0
Changes to two girls golf tournaments have been made for the Milbank Lady Bulldogs because of wet conditions. The POET Invitational meet that was scheduled for Monday, April 25, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank was cancelled and will not be made up this season. The golf meet set... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) enjoyed a fun-filled April meeting with “Celebrate” as its theme Thursday, April 21. Each MARTA member wore carnival masks to accompany the theme in preparation for the group’s upcoming state convention May 3-4 in Pierre. Bill and Cathy Zubke gave a short... Read more
Emanuel Lutheran Preschool in Milbank will host a trike-a-thon Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3, to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. “We hope to raise awareness about the work St. Jude Children’s Hospital does for families at no cost,” stated lead teacher Karen Tillma. “When childhood... Read more
