Five Milbank students helped spread musical Christmas cheer during the TubaChristmas concert Sunday, November 29. The event was a first in the local area, and was staged at the Sioux Valley Performing Arts Center in Volga. Taking part in the event were William Karels (sixth grade euphonium), Joe Harstad... Read more
Isn’t it great when something you want just happens to pop up right when you need it, like money in a coat pocket, or a sweet corn or fireworks stand in summer? If what you need right now is a thoughtful holiday gift, check out Whimsy on Main. Whimsy on Main is... Read more
Seven students from Milbank High School were selected to participate in the 25th annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band. The band will present its concert Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at the Thomas F. Kelly Theatre on the campus of Aberdeen Central High School. Retired band director... Read more
Gymnasts Vault into New Season with Big Changes
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 1, 2015 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team has plans for a winning season and a new coach to help them on their way. Amber Fraasch has taken over as head coach after serving as assistant coach for seven seasons. She coached at American Gold Gymnastics in Fargo prior to relocating to Milbank and has played... Read more
Chief VanVooren Issues a Warning
Local News November 30, 2015 0
Boyd VanVooren Milbank Police Chief has issued a snow alert for the City of Milbank. Plows will begin clearing the streets at 3 a.m.Tuesday morning. Please remove all vehicles from city streets. Vehicles left on the street will be ticketed. A Winter Storm Warning is still in effect for the... Read more
Nancy Nelson is First Merry Milbank Winner
Local News November 30, 2015 1
Nancy Nelson of Stockholm was the first winner in the Merry Milbank holiday promotion drawing Saturday. She won $500 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the sixth name drawn. Five other names were drawn prior to Nelson, but were not present to collect the top prize. Shelley Haggerty, Jack... Read more
Debaters Win Golden Eagle Cup
Local News November 29, 2015 0
The Milbank Oral Interpretation and Debate team won first place at the Golden Eagle Cup in Aberdeen on November 13 and 14. The team took home the trophy in the Class A Sweepstakes with 37 speech points and 67 debate points, for a total of 104. Vermillion was a distant... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Earn Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball November 29, 2015 0
Following a seventh place finish at the State Class A tournament in Sioux Falls, the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs volleyball team ended their season with an awards potluck. Four seniors were named to the Academic All-State team for their contributions in the classroom. To receive the award, the... Read more
Mikaela Hoeke Earns Honor
Milbank Area Volleyball November 29, 2015 0
Mikaela Hoeke was named to the Class A All-Tournament team at the conclusion of the state high school volleyball tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Hoeke is a two-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and is a junior setter. During the state tournament, she collected... Read more
JoAnn Labbe
Obituaries November 22, 2015 0
JoAnn Labbe, age 81, of Milbank, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Visitation will... Read more
