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
Senate Passes Rounds’ Easement Disclosure Amendment to Energy Bill
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 2, 2016 0
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the passage of his easement disclosure amendment to the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act. The amendment would establish a federal education program to make certain landowners are given all of the... Read more
Gov. Daugaard’s Education Reform Bills Filed
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard February 2, 2016 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Legislative Research Council has officially filed Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s education reform bills which are now online for the public to view. “South Dakotans want us to be bold,” said Gov. Daugaard. “They are tired of hearing how South Dakota is 51st in teacher pay.... Read more
The Grant County Library in Milbank has a full schedule for the month of February with Reading Adventures added to its lineup. The new program is for children ages six and under and will take place the third Wednesday of the month through April at 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Show Their Toughness
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 2, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs displayed their toughness in two recent high school boys basketball contests this past weekend, but fell to 3-10 on the season. The Dawgs dropped 56-46 to Aberdeen Roncalli Friday, January 29, before suffering a close 43-39 loss to Sisseton Saturday, January 30. Milbank Area played... Read more
Reuben Gilbertson
Obituaries February 2, 2016 0
Reuben Gilbertson, age 87, of Wilmot, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot with Rev. Sheila Pohl officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the... Read more
