The Grant County Child Protection Team chose six winners in its annual Someone Special essay contest. Winners from grades three through eight read their essay during the local chapter’s meeting Tuesday, April 19. “We had a lot of great essays from our students,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “We have... Read more
Young Bulldog Netters Fill In Tennis Lineup
Milbank Area Tennis April 20, 2016 0
The Milbank boys tennis team was short-handed April 19, but the underclassmen stepped up to the challenge when the Bulldogs met Lac Qui Parle Valley at Cantine Courts in Milbank. One junior, two sophomores, two freshmen, and an eighth grader filled out the varsity roster and did a great... Read more
A Walk Through the Garden is the theme for the MHS 2016 Prom. The high school gymnasium will be transformed into a garden wonderland Saturday, April 30. “The Grand March starts at 6 p.m., a new time this year,” said prom student advisor Joyce Hora. Guest announcers, Brad and... Read more
Kylie Kasuske Earns Medal At Girls Golf Tournament
Milbank Area Golf April 20, 2016 0
Freshman Kylie Kasuske led the Lady Bulldogs with a 12th place finish at the Hamlin Early Bird golf tournament April 14. Kasuske completed the 18-hole round with a final score of 101. “It was great to see Kylie medal at the first meet of the year,” stated head golf... Read more
Edith Jane Davis
Obituaries April 19, 2016 0
Edith Jane Davis, age 85, of Milbank, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City... Read more
Grant County 4-H club members delivered non-perishable food items to the Grant County Food Pantry as part of Global Youth Service Day Friday, April 15. The Feed the Need food drive kicked off on March 15 with 4-H members recording public service announcements and placing collection totes at area... Read more
Three new staff members were approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education during a special meeting Monday, April 18. Filling vacancies within the district will be Robin Simmons, Brian Pauli, and Kelli Hoff. “We are thrilled with the quality of people we have hired,” stated Superintendent Tim... Read more
Four students from MHS will attend the 74th session of the South Dakota American Legion Boys State May 30 through June 3 on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. American Legion Post 9 in Milbank selected Kaleb DeBoer, William Mischel, and Connor Lightfield. Kadon Leddy was selected... Read more
The Milbank High School production of West Side Story was a huge success, according to MHS choir director Miriam Schwenn. The local talent performed shows before near capacity crowds both nights. “The audiences were so supportive,” Schwenn said. “The cast did a phenomenal job. It was amazing how they... Read more
One-hundred and thirty band members from Milbank Middle School and Koch Elementary School performed at the South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest Friday and Saturday, April 15-16. The contest, which took place at the Milbank Middle/High School, included 192 entries. Other schools participating were Big Stone City, Grant-Deuel,Clinton/Graceville/Beardsley,... Read more
