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
The long awaited 2015 Milbank High School yearbook has finally arrived and is ready for pickup, according to Tammy Rieger, MHS Secretary. “Any 2015 MHS graduate who ordered a yearbook may stop in the high school office to pick up your copy,” Rieger stated. The production of the 2015 yearbook... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Golf Team Starts Rebuilding
GolfMilbank Area Golf April 14, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs Girls’ Golf Team plans to use the 2016 season to rebuild and gain valuable experience on the golf course. Mark Keeton is in his sixth year as the head coach. Freshman Kylie Kasuske will lead the team and is the lone returning letter winner from last... Read more
Milbank School Board Election Cancelled
Local News April 14, 2016 0
The election for the positions on the Milbank School District Board of Education has been cancelled. Current board members, Dick Schwandt, Tracy Upton, and Amy Thue, all submitted petitions and no challenging petitions were filed. The three positions will now be filled by the incumbents. Schwandt and Upton will... Read more
