Winners Announced in the Hometown Christmas Events
Local News December 12, 2024 0
The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025,... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer performed their Christmas recitals at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 8. Students played a variety of holiday classics. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas reception following each recital. Students who performed in their first recital included Ellie Zubke, Isaac Zubke, Penelope... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Get Three Wins in Watertown
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2024 0
The annual Marv Sherrill Duals wrestling tournament was held at the Watertown Civic Arena on Saturday, December 7. Milbank secured three wins to take second place. Results for the Bulldogs:Milbank (MILB) 45.0 vs. Huron (HURO) 34.0106: Abe Fischer (MILB) over Emrick DeDeyne (HURO) (Decision 12-7) 113: Carter Nelson (HURO) over... Read more
The First English and Zion Lutheran churches in Ortonville will host a Blue Christmas service. Everyone is welcome! Blue Christmas provides a time to acknowledge God’s presence and is especially helpful for anyone who is mourning or struggling. Offered on what is called the “longest night” of the year,... Read more
The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members. The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University.... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Announced
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2024 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, announced the end-of- season awards for 2024. Varsity AwardsSenior Addisyn Krause, a team captain, was named MVP. Addisyn led the Lady Bulldogs in aces with 83. She was second in assists at 279 and third in digs at 355.... Read more
MHS Musicians to Play in Honor Band Concert
Local News December 6, 2024 0
The 33rd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will play in concert on Saturday, December 7, on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. The concert begins at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades... Read more
Coach Thompson Announces End-of-Season Football Awards
Milbank Area Football December 5, 2024 0
Mick Thompson, head coach of the MHS 2024 football team, announced the Bulldogs’ annual football award winners. Sam Rick was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Carter Gloe was selected as Defensive Player of the Year. Moises Luna Sanchez was chosen Special Teams Player of the Year. Emmett... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented a recital at Living Word Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 23. Twenty-four violin and cello students performed a variety of solos and ensembles, including folk songs and classical pieces from Suzuki Books 1-6, hymn arrangements, fiddle tunes, and Christmas carols. Book 1 students performed... Read more
