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
Sammuel Leonard
Obituaries April 15, 2016 0
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo. Pastor Nathan Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be held privately. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 – 8 pm at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank and... Read more
Milbank FFA Floriculture Team Wins First At State
Local News April 14, 2016 0
The Milbank FFA Floriculture team captured first place during the 88th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention held in Brookings on the campus of South Dakota State University April 10-12. The team of Kimberly Aburto, Maddie Liebe, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Tera Hanson will represent South Dakota and the Milbank... Read more
One hundred fifteen students from around the area participated in annual piano contests held at Milbank High School Saturday, April 9. Elementary students in grades 5-8 played in the Bandmasters Grade School Contest and high school students performed in the Region 3 Piano Contest. Judges for the event traveled... Read more
Taylor Thue Sets Track Record
Milbank Area Track and Field April 14, 2016 0
Freshman hurdler Taylor Thue set a school record Tuesday, April 12, during the South Dakota National Guard Invitational track and field meet at AB Campbell Stadium in Milbank. Despite the cold and wind, Thue broke the girls’ 300-meter hurdle record previously set by Becky Gomer in 2005. Thue flew... Read more
