Susan Karels Earns 30-Year Meritorious Service Award
Local News November 9, 2022 0
Susan Karels, the band instructor for grades six through 12 in the Milbank School District, was awarded a 30-Year Meritorious Service Award by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Karels received her award from Erin McFarland of SDMEA during the awards banquet at the 2022 SDMEA Conference. The honor recognizes music educators... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program held their annual recognition event on November 6 at the Grant County 4-H complex. The event celebrated the positive learning experiences 4-H members had gained from projects and acknowledged the support of parents and volunteers. Youth ages five to eight can begin their 4-H experience as... Read more
Tice Mursu, a senior at Milbank High School, has been selected as the October Student of the Month. He is the son of Chris and Twila Mursu. Tice is active in football, band, FFA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and basketball. He was also a member of Boys State. In... Read more
Milbank Bowlers Bring Home 12 Medals From Special Olympics State Tourney
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Over 500 athletes competed in the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 4-5 in Aberdeen. The tournament was the first state tournament in two years due to Covid restrictions. Milbank’s team of 12 athletes competed on Friday, November 4. According to head coach Abby Trapp, “The Bulldogs dominated the competition.... Read more
Milbank Claims Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup Class A Sweepstakes
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Milbank debaters competed in their first big tournament of the season and brought home the Class A Golden Eagle Cup. The debate and individual event tournament is held annually at Aberdeen Central High School. Max Schuelke was the champion debater in novice Lincoln Douglas. Shane Spiering took third place... Read more
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Golden Eagle Cup in Aberdeen on Friday, November 4. Lady Bulldog Keira Steffen placed fourth. Steffen’s finish was quite an accomplishment, according to Natasha Karels, coach for the Bulldogs. “The Golden Eagle Cup is the largest tournament we have competed in so far this... Read more
Milbank Middle School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks 2022-23 Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Mason Allen Thomas Bass Beckham Berry Ivy Dreis Edna Flores Morgean French Izabella Glomstad Liam Heller Evan Henderson Aiden Kelly Mack Koplin Jenna Korstjens Preston Laskowske Heyden Montag Macy Mueller Bailey Schwagel... Read more
Esther and Jeorge Ramirez of Milbank flung their windows open wide this week to welcome the spirits of their family who have gone before them. The windows represent the gates of heaven that, according to Mexican tradition, are open from noon on October 31 until noon on November 2. The... Read more
The MHS Theater Department presents Arsenic and Old Lace this Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The Cast and Crew includes: Cast Mortimer Brewster—— Zach Ringsaker Abby Brewster———- Amelia Pederson Martha Brewster——– Ivy Lewno Teddy Brewster———- Jacob Shelstad Jonathon Brewster——- Ian... Read more
The First Gentleman of South Dakota will travel to Milbank this weekend to campaign for his wife, Governor Kristi Noem. First Gentleman Bryon Noem will make an appearance at a ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally for Governor Noem hosted by the Grant County Republican Party. “We want to see... Read more
