Kenne Dailie will retire from Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) after a 17-year career. His last day is Friday, March 3, and members who wish to congratulate him are invited to WVEC’s headquarters for cake and ice cream at 3 p.m. Kenne began working at the coop as an apprentice... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Win Nine Events at State-Qualifying Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 16, 2023 0
Milbank swimmers garnered top finishes and lots of time cuts as they participated in the Watertown Area Swim Club State-Qualifying Meet. The meet was held at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center in Watertown February 10-12. Crosby Bass earned seven first-place finishes. TyLynn Wellnitz collected two first-place finishes. Adrienne Korth, Jada Leigh... Read more
After 27 years, Jack Hoeke will park his service truck and hang up his hard hat. Jack has been employed with Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) since June 5, 1995. He began as an apprentice electrician and by furthering his education and gaining experience, he now works as a... Read more
Merik Junker, a senior at MHS, was selected as the percussion winner of the instrumental division during the second annual USD Young Artist Competition. The competition was open to high school juniors and seniors. Junker received a $500 cash prize. Members of the Young Artist Competition held a public recital on February... Read more
MHS Debaters Head to National-Qualifier Tournament
Local News February 15, 2023 0
All Milbank debaters travel to Harrisburg this weekend to compete in the National Qualifier Tournament on February 17-18. Kathy Tyler, head coach for MHS, predicts, “It will, no doubt, be a challenging tournament, but there are definitely national-qualifier challengers on our team!” The tournament follows the close of the Bulldogs’ regular... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Chosen 2023 Milbank Teacher of the Year
Local News February 14, 2023 0
It was just a “pi” in the sky dream for Caitlyn Graf, a math teacher at MHS, until Friday, February 10, when her name was announced as Milbank’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. She received the award during a surprise ceremony at the school. Caitlyn was nominated by her students,... Read more
Think kids don’t learn anything practical anymore? Check out the latest from the ag education classes at MHS and MMS.. The 10 students enrolled in the advanced animal science course are learning to identify companion animals by constructing life-size dog breeds. They are also creating a cat page and passing... Read more
Milbank Overthrows Ortonville 97-43
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 10, 2023 0
The Bulldogs varsity basketball team bombarded Ortonville with 97 points to triumph over the Trojans 97-43 on Thursday, February 9, in Ortonville, Minnesota.”It’s not too often 97 points get scored in a high school basketball game!” Logan Diede, head coach for MHS, said. “Our boys were locked in from... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Trounce the Lady Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 10, 2023 0
The wind gusted to 55 mph outside the Ortonville gym on Thursday night, February 9. Inside, the Lady Bulldogs sailed to 53-23 victory over the Lady Trojans. Isabella Anderson and Maurina Street put up a combined total of 37 points Anderson scored 20 points and added eight rebounds and a... Read more
Marie Ivers Chosen Special Education Director of The Year
Local News February 8, 2023 0
Marie Ivers (Vipond), an MHS graduate, has been selected as the Outstanding Special Education Director for 2022 by the South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education. Ivers, who is in her first year as an administrator in the Milbank School District, is celebrating her 30th year in education. ... Read more
