Max Lightfield to Represent South Dakota in DC
Local News January 17, 2023 0
Maxwell Lightfield, a senior at Milbank High School, was one of two South Dakota students and 104 students nationwide to be selected for the 2023 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Lightfield will join Senator John Thune (R) and Senator Mike Rounds (R) in representing South Dakota... Read more
WVEC Director Election Set for March
Local News January 12, 2023 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) is making plans for its 81st annual membership meeting. The 2023 annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 23, at the Milbank High School. This year, three members must be selected to serve on the board of directors. They each will be elected... Read more
Three Resignations Submitted at Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News January 11, 2023 1
Three members of the Milbank School District submitted their letters of resignation at the board of education’s regular meeting on Monday, January 9. Sue Pauli’s retirement became effective immediately due to her health, and Becky Lambrechts and Kevin Schnaser will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.... Read more
The first baby of 2023 arrived at Ortonville Area Health Services on January 2. Marcus Remigo-Wayne was delivered by Dr. Stacy Longnecker and entered the world at six pounds and 13 ounces. He was 18.5 inches long. Congratulations to his parents Dustin and Ashley Hanson. Marcus joins three siblings — Martino,... Read more
Bulldogs Bash the Braves
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 11, 2023 0
The Bulldogs went on the road to Britton-Hecla on Monday, January 9, in a game that was rescheduled due to weather. Milbank pulled off a hat trick when the varsity team defeated the Braves 67-33, the JV won at 60-16, and the C team was victorious at 45-12. Logan... Read more
Alexandra Calel Trimino is Milbank’s First Baby of 2023
Local News January 10, 2023 0
A bouncing baby girl, Alexandra Calel Trimino, was the first baby born in Milbank in 2023. She arrived on January 6 at 11:01 a.m. at Milbank Area Hospital. Alexandra weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Dr. Nanci Van Peursum was the attending physician.Alexandra is... Read more
Grant County Farm and Home Show Permanently Discontinued by Milbank Chamber
Local News January 10, 2023 0
The barn door has been shut on the Grant County Farm and Home Show. Jamie Henderson, interim executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), attributes the permanent closure of the more than 70-year-old show to a decline in attendance and limited availability of venue location. Although... Read more
2023 Border Battle Boosts Christensen Into Top 12 in Class A
Milbank Area Wrestling January 10, 2023 0
Milbank hosted the 2023 Border Battle, an eight-team dual tournament, on Saturday, January 7. The Bulldogs’ head coach, Josh Schmeichel, said, “Brayden Christensen, our senior 145- pounder, went 3-1 over the weekend. Currently he is ranked in the top 12 in Class A for South Dakota.” Schmeichel also explained... Read more
MHS hosted and took fourth place at the inaugural Doug Tschetter Novice Championship Debate Tournament held on January 7. The late Doug Tschetter was a teacher and debate coach at MHS from 1978-2014. He influenced hundreds of students, debaters, and fellow coaches, not only in Milbank, but across South... Read more
REMINDER: Make Your Kindergarten Screening Appointment
Local News January 9, 2023 0
Don’t forget to make your appointment for a kindergarten screening! Kindergarten screening and registration will be conducted on Friday, January 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School gym. The screening is for any child who will be five years old before September 1, 2023. Children will... Read more
