Hermans Chosen American Legionnaire of the Year
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Floyd Hermans was voted Birch-Miller Post 9 Legionnaire of the Year. Award winners are selected on the basis of their contribution and service to the American Legion as well as their support for the community. As Post Sgt. at Arms, Floyd organizes the Honor/Color Guard for all veterans’ funerals... Read more
MHS Tennis Postponed
Milbank Area Tennis April 18, 2016 0
The Milbank High School boys tennis match scheduled for today, April 18, with Lac Qui Parle Valley, MN, has been postponed due to the rain. The match has been moved to Tuesday, April 19, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Read more
The MS Track and Field Meet to have been held at AB Campbell Stadium today, April 18, has been CANCELLED due to rain. Read more
Landon Brown Competes at State National Geographic Bee
Local News April 18, 2016 0
Landon Brown, eighth grade student at Milbank Middle School, competed in the South Dakota National Geographic Bee April 1, on the campus of NSU in Aberdeen. In March, Landon was declared the local winner of the geography bee held for all sixth through eighth grade students in Milbank. Local... Read more
The Lifelight Z8 Tour stops in Milbank Friday, April 22, for a show at the Milbank High School Armory. “You are in for a knockout show,” stated Tom Jensen, local organizer who helps bring Lifelight concerts to Milbank. “Expect a fun show with a lot of energy and loud... Read more
Jeremy DeVaal has become known as the enthusiastic Zumba instructor at Unity Square. He was introduced to the sport while attending SDSU, but said he had no formal dance training and tried Zumba just for fun. During his second year at SDSU, he moved back to Milbank and began... Read more
The District 4 VFW Post and VFW Auxiliary meeting was held Sunday, April 10, in Sisseton with President Sharon Wellnitz presiding. There were 25 members present. Department Chaplain, Mark Kirkvold of Sioux Falls, was the Department Representative. An election of officers was held and Sharon Wellnitz was elected President.... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Membership Dues To Increase
Local News April 17, 2016 0
The South Dakota VFW Auxiliary Treasurer received a notice from the national headquarters informing local auxiliaries that life membership fees may increase pending a vote at the national convention in July. “If the vote passes, fees will be raised September 1, if not sooner,” stated local VFW Auxiliary representative Sharon... Read more
Bulldogs Improve Play On Tennis Court
Milbank Area Tennis April 17, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys’ tennis team improved its play, but slipped 9-0 to Watertown April 12, and fell to 1-5 on the season. “I felt that overall the team did a much better job of keeping the ball in play,” said head coach Jim Dahl. “We had less unforced... Read more
A great play always contains a few surprises, but MHS sophomore Adam Thomas gave his parents an extra surprise during the presentation of West Side Story Friday, April 15, in the school theatre. Unbeknownst to Joni and Greg Thomas, Adam was cast in one of the leading roles. Adam... Read more
