Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-20223 school year. Students receiving honors include the following: PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Ashlynn Batchelor, Jonathan DeBoer, Jacy Dexter, Carter Cloe,Kalli Grong, Jocelyn Kettwig, Zane Kilde, Nycole Korstjens, Paige Korstjens,Carter Liebe, Evelyn Liebe, Anna Neugebauer, Krista Nies,Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, Isabella Schmitz, Camryn Sovell,... Read more
Michelle Deutz is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic in Ortonville. Deutz, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), is the newest member of Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). Deutz will provide mental health services along with her colleagues Twila Mursu, PMHNP, Brianna Gast, LISCW, and the entire medical staff of... Read more
Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 of Milbank left on Sunday, June 11, for their annual week of summer camp. This year, the troop is headed to the Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation to stay on the bluffs of the Missouri River. Plans for merit badges and activities include ATVs, Jet Skis,... Read more
The second food giveaway of 2023 sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota, is set for Wednesday, June 14, from 4-5 p.m. Brenda Maass, of GCCSC and coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held in... Read more
What do Brigette Downes, Sheryl Downes, and Churchill Downs have in common? They were all part of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Horse racing fans know the Kentucky Derby– the greatest two minutes in sports – has been held at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Kentucky, for nearly 150 years. This... Read more
It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk marks its 26th year this Friday, June 9. Events begin at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The annual walk helps to financially support over 100 individuals and families each year in their day-to-day struggle with cancer. It also offers... Read more
Legion Post 9 Wins Right Off the Bat
Milbank Area Baseball June 1, 2023 0
The Legion Post 9 baseball team already has their first win under their belt. They defeated region rival Webster in their season-opener on Tuesday, May 30. Post 9 took down Post 40 at 10-1 in seven innings at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Post 9 gave up their lone run... Read more
Jaclyn Wiik and Camila Monroy each turned in a card of 100, and Shaylee Schuchard shot a 102 at the Region 1A Golf Tournament on May 25 in Aberdeen. According to Mark Keeton, coach of the Lady Bulldogs, things have changed and none of the Milbank golfers advanced to... Read more
Isaiah Korstjens, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the May Student of the Month. He is the son of Matt and Kelli Korstjens. Isaiah is a member of National Honor Society and serves as the captain of the tennis team. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other... Read more
The Milbank FFA recently held their end-of-the-year banquet at the high school. Sara Colombe is the agriculture education instructor and the Milbank FFA Chapter adviser. Luis Berrones received the Star in Agriculture Placement Award. Kalli Grong received the Star Greenhand Award. Keara Van Hoorn received the Seize the Moment... Read more
