The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17th at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch. The MHS Music Department will present musical selections for entertainment. After eating, there will be a short meeting, Christmas treats, and a game with... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Drop in Second Hoops Contest
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered 54-36 loss to Deubrook Area Saturday, December 12, to drop to 1-1 on the season. “We weren’t mentally ready to play,” noted Milbank Area head coach Joe Frederiksen. “We got off to a slow start and couldn’t recover.” Missed opportunities led the Lady... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts See Improvements at Hub City Invite
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 16, 2015 0
The Milbank gymnastics team vaulted into eighth place in its second match of the year during the Hub City Invitational Saturday, December 12, in Aberdeen. Milbank improved its team score with 126.60 points and an eighth place finish among tough competition. “The girls competed with more confidence and hit more... Read more
This year’s Festival of Trees Open House is Thursday, December 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse.” Sixteen beautifully decorated trees showcase local organizations,” said coordinator Sara Koepke, “plus, the courthouse has trimmed two.” The trees are displayed throughout the courthouse foyers and refreshments will be served... Read more
The St. Lawrence Christmas program has been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 18th. The matinee will begin at 1:30 and the evening performance at 7:00. Read more
Anderson Captures Seventh Place At Rapid City Wrestling Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 16, 2015 0
Junior Jake Anderson led the Milbank Bulldog wrestling team with a seventh place finish at the Rapid City Invitational Friday and Saturday, December 11-12. He finished the tournament with a 4-2 record at the 145 pound weight class and was the only Bulldog to place. “This was a very... Read more
Milbank Debate Teams Earn Awards in Fargo,ND
Local News December 15, 2015 0
Back row, left to right, Brianna Schreurs, Macie Redmond, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Connor Lightfield, Claire Mischel, Jessica Fenhaus, Makayla Johnson and Abby Weber. Front row, assistant coach Laura Maag, Nathan Loutsch, Cat Rego, Kimberlly Aburto, Callie Bolin and head coach Natasha Hartman. The Milbank High School debate team traveled to... Read more
Jeremy Steffensen, Boyd VanVooren, Kevin Owen and Jake Folk The Grant County Fraternal Order of Police, Inter-lakes Community Action, and the Grant County Child Protection Team will sponsor their annual “Christmas With a Cop” to help local children buy presents for their families. Thirty-two children will go shopping at... Read more
Brent and Lisa Wienk of Milbank were selected as the second winner of the annual Christmas house lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple will receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. The Wienks reside at 1520 Elmwood Avenue in Milbank. “This is a fun,... Read more
Milbank Board of Education Reviews Upcoming Changes
Local News December 15, 2015 0
The Milbank Board of Education met in regular session Monday, December 14. Superintendent Tim Graf reported on the upcoming 2016 legislative session and its probable results. Graf informed the group that Governor Dennis Dauguaard announced during his budget address last week that a .3% increase for education was proposed although... Read more
