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
Milbank City Council Conducts Routine Business
Local News December 15, 2015 0
The Milbank City Council met Monday, December 14, for its regular monthly meeting. Two consent agenda items were approved. These items require little or no deliberation by the council. The group approved the engineering agreement with Banner Associates, Inc. for Phase 2 reconstruction of Fourth Street from Park Avenue... Read more
Milbank School Sporting Events Changed Due To Weather
High School Sports December 15, 2015 0
The Milbank High School girls basketball and boys basketball double header slated in Sisseton for tonight has been postponed because of the winter weather. The games have been rescheduled for Saturday, December 19. Game time has not yet been determined. The teams will practice at 3:30 p.m. today with... Read more
David Wellnitz, Jr.
Obituaries December 15, 2015 0
David Wellnitz, Jr., age 35, of Milbank, died Monday, December 14, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo with Rev. Nathan Neugebauer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Albee Township.... Read more
Students from St. Lawrence School will present their Christmas show The Nativity Story Wednesday, December 16, with two performances in the school gym. A performance for senior citizens and area daycares will take place at 1:30 p.m. and a public performance at 7 p.m. “The script was written by the... Read more
Ruth Fish of Milbank claimed the third Merry Milbank holiday promotion prize Saturday, December 12. She won $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the second name drawn. Jody Unzen of Milbank was the first name picked but not present making her eligible for $100. “The Merry Milbank promotion is in full swing and... Read more
