Dawgs Down The Warriors
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 3, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs held on for a 58-54 non-conference boys basketball victory over the Castlewood Warriors Tuesday, February 2, for its fourth win of the season. The locals improved to 4-10 overall. The Dawgs trailed by two points at 19-17 after one quarter of play. Milbank Area came... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Wrap Up Regular Gymnastics Season
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 3, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs completed its regular season gymnastics schedule at the Deuel Invitational in Clear Lake Saturday, January 30. Milbank Area landed in fourth place with a total team score of 126.25 points. Chamberlain won the event with 132.50 while Britton-Hecla took second with 129.20. Deuel edged... Read more
Rounds Issues Statement from Hearing on Native American Health Care in the Great Plains
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 3, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued a statement in today’s Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing, entitled “Reexamining the Substandard Quality of Indian Health Care in the Great Plains.” Rounds asked to participate in today’s hearing after leading a number of his colleagues in a letter requesting the hearing... Read more
Sharon Steege
Obituaries February 3, 2016 0
Sharon L. Steege, age 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services will be held at the Living Word Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 6th, at 1:00 pm with Rev. Craig Werling officiating.... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee is working hard to continue to grow its annual event and needs your help in doing so. “Currently nine teams are signed up to take part,” stated committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “More teams are needed and welcome. The core... Read more
MHS Students Audition For SD All-State Band
Local News February 2, 2016 0
Back row, left to right, Kellie Christians, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Rachelle Gabriel, Chase Pinkert, Keaton Hagen and Jamie DeVaal. Front row, Kimberlly Aburto, Sadie Holland, Rebecca Loehrer, Brooke Fraasch, Korinne Roggenbuck, Kimberly Van Sambeek and Christina Lusk. Thirteen students from Milbank High School auditioned for the top band in the... Read more
Nominations Open For Teacher Of The Year
Local News February 2, 2016 0
Do you have a favorite teacher? One who goes above and beyond? Are they dedicated and inspiring, but go unrecognized for their efforts? Why not nominate them for the Teacher of the Year Award? “Please take the time to recognize a teacher that is an important part of your... Read more
Five Milbank Debaters Take Part In Yankton Tournament
Local News February 2, 2016 0
The Milbank debate team traveled to Yankton Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30, and took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament. With an unusually small team, just five students represented Milbank. Senior Rebekah Tuchscherer led the team with a fourth place finish in Drama and a 3-2... Read more
The second set of parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District have been set for the 2015-2016 school year.Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Monday, February 8, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Students will be released from school early both days. Koch... Read more
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today participated in a forum with VA Secretary Robert McDonald entitled, “Preventing Veteran Suicide: A Call to Action.” “As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a Senator from a state that has... Read more
