Twenty-one seventh and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School attended the 38th Annual Festival of Young Voices in Brookings Tuesday, March 8. Students auditioned and were selected in January. They spent nearly two months learning the music and preparing for the festival before joining students from across the state... Read more
Missions Group To Attend Together 2016
Local News March 10, 2016 0
The Milbank Youth Missions group is planning a trip to Washington, D.C., this July. The non-denominational group is open to all youth and not intended to take away from each church’s youth group, but rather to offer additional opportunities for spiritual growth. Their motto is One Group, One Goal... Read more
Mandatory Meeting Set For Spring Sports
Local News March 10, 2016 0
A mandatory sports meeting will take place Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at Milbank High School for all athletes who plan to take part in track and field, boys tennis, and girls golf. Students and parents are required to attend. Athletes will not be allowed to begin practice... Read more
Students at Koch Elementary School in Milbank enjoyed activities and dress up days in celebration of Read Across America from February 29 through March 4. “The staff and administration focused on educating students about screen time. We encouraged each student to give up screen time and spend that time... Read more
Week 9 Update
Old Jason Frerichs March 10, 2016 0
We are finished with the main run of the 91st Legislative Session. Teacher pay along with education funding dominated our entire session, but we also had many other important issues that were advanced for the betterment of our fellow South Dakotans. Unfortunately we will have to be patient until... Read more
Kory Bakeberg
Obituaries March 10, 2016 0
Kory Bakeberg, age 38 of Ortonville died March 9, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 15th at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5... Read more
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
Local News March 9, 2016 0
Twenty-two Milbank High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, March 9. Principal Dan Snaza welcomed students, staff, and family members. He gave a brief history of the 95-year-old organization and outlined its pillars of excellence – scholarship, service, character, and leadership. The 2016 inductees... Read more
West Side Story has been selected as Milbank High School’s 2016 spring musical. Performances are set for Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, at the MHS theatre. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between... Read more
Fishing Challenge Set
Local News March 9, 2016 0
The Upper Minnesota River Basin is hosting a youth fishing challenge this spring, summer, and into next fall for youth ages 8 to 16. The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 15. The fishing challenge will provide an opportunity to learn about the diversity of fish found in the... Read more
Four senior players and three senior students managers were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team at a season-end potluck Monday, March 7. Senior players Cara Berkner, Shelby Hooth, Mikayla Street and Tori Brandenburger were given special gifts by the coaches and congratulated... Read more
