Gymnastics Team Starts Season
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 10, 2015 0
The Milbank gymnastics team launched their season with the Lewis Drug Invitational Saturday at the Milbank Armory where the locals tallied 124.40 points and finished in fourth place in the team standings. Britton-Hecla won the meet with 126.60 points. Hendricks-RTR, MN, was second with 125 while Deuel edged out... Read more
Two Milbank High School students received the top rating of superior at the State Oral Interpretation Festival in Sturgis last weekend. Seniors Rebekah Tuchscherer and Brianna Schreurs received a superior in their respective division. Rebekah Tuchscherer, front row, second from right. Brianna Schuers, fourth from right. Tuchscherer earned the... Read more
Bulldogs Take Down Fourth Place at Invitational
Milbank Area Wrestling December 8, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs secured fourth place at the Watertown Invitational eight-team dual wrestling tournament Saturday. It was the first event of their 2015-2016 season. “We competed hard but have many things we need to work on,” stated Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. Milbank went 2-2 on the day.... Read more
Don and Tammy Rieger’s home at 201 Track Avenue in Milbank is aglow! Perhaps because it was just selected as the first winner in the annual Christmas House Lighting Contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple won $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Seven homes were... Read more
The Milbank Middle and High School bands and choirs will take the stage and bring holiday joy with their annual Christmas concerts this week. The middle school bands and choirs will present their concert Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The sixth, seventh and... Read more
The students and staff, along with St. Lawrence parishioners, collected eight large baskets of non-perishable items for the Grant County Food Pantry during their annual drive. The event was a school-wide effort and has been conducted for many years. “The students pray that their contributions help to bring peace... Read more
Transportation Plan Adopted By County Commissioners
Local News December 8, 2015 0
The Grant County Commissioners voted to adopt the five-year Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan. The approval came at the Commissioner’s regular meeting last week at the courthouse. For Grant County to receive funds from the South Dakota Department of Transportation Local Bridge and Improvement Grant Fund, consent of the... Read more
The 25th annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band performed in concert Saturday, December 5, at the Thomas F. Kelly Theatre at Aberdeen Central High School. Back row, left to right, Sadie Holland (clarinet), Mr. Bob Goheen (guest director), Kellie Christians (percussion) and Chase Pinkert (clarinet). Front row,... Read more
Carol Forman of Milbank was the winner in the Merry Milbank holiday promotion Saturday December 5. She won $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the second name drawn. She was present at Hartman’s Family Foods where she claimed her prize. Julie Mertens was the first name drawn and... Read more
Youth Wrestling Program to Begin
Milbank Area Wrestling December 7, 2015 0
The 2016 Milbank youth wrestling program is hosting a registration and parent meeting Tuesday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school lunchroom. “It’s never too late to be involved in a life-long learning experience,” stated Milbank wrestling booster club president Ron Krause. “Even if you have never been involved... Read more
