Monroy Earns Alternate Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 23, 2022 0
Camila Monroy received second alternate, fourth place, in the Senate in Student Congress at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The qualifier tournament was held in Aberdeen on Thursday, March 10. MHS congressmen, Rylen Frerichs and Max Schuelke, also competed. The 2022... Read more
Brenda Block Sells Super 8 After 37 Years
Local News March 22, 2022 0
Brenda Block has spent thousands of nights in a hotel, but she hasn’t even left town. Brenda has been the manager and an owner of the Super 8 in Milbank since 1985. Recently, she decided it was check-out time and placed the hotel on the market. In February, she... Read more
Corona hosted their 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 19. Tenley Wildung, who was selected Miss Milbank 2022 in the Valley Express Snow Queen Festival, joined about 50 floats in the parade. Kelly and Robin Schultz of Corona served as grand marshals. Trophies were awarded for... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to approve the motion to move forward with a bid process to replace the basketball court at Jack and Jill Park. The recommendation from the Milbank Parks and Recreation Board called for the removal of the existing court and the construction of a new... Read more
Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for Game, Fish, and Parks, reports the ice on Big Stone Lake is changing rapidly. Pekelder says, “Conditions are getting worse every day. The shorelines are starting to deteriorate, especially at the access areas and anywhere water is flowing in.” “I wouldn’t drive a car or truck out anymore. It’s just not safe,”... Read more
During the regular meeting of the Milbank City Council on March 14, the council voted to approve improvements to three of the city’s parks. One of the parks, Pribyl Park in the southern area of Milbank, is slated to be revamped to accommodate new playground equipment. The parks and recreation department... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Earn End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 17, 2022 0
Milbank’s head wrestling coach, Jeremy Tostenson, along with assistant coaches Jesse Krause and Josh Schmeichel, presented end-of-the-season awards at the 2022 Wrestling Award Ceremony on March 15. Barrett Schneck was selected as the Most Valuable Wrestler, and Leyton Raffety was chosen as the Most Valuable Teammate. The Rookie of... Read more
Update: Baby Hudson Recovering From Surgery at Heart Hospital in Colorado
Local News March 17, 2022 0
Hudson Christensen, son of Alysha (Wenck) and Dylan Christensen of Elkton and grandson of Lori Schuler of Wilmot, came into the world on March 1 at 10:55 p.m. Hudson was born in Aurora, Colorado, because it is home to one of only three hospitals in the nation, Colorado Children’s Hospital,... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Headed to State Tournament
Local News March 16, 2022 0
Youth wrestlers attended the 2022 SDWCA Region 4 Tournament in Britton on Saturday, March 12. Milbank Coach Josh Schmeichel said, “The top three in each weight class, except the Midget division, advance to the state tournament. This year, the top four Midgets in each weight class punched their tickets to State.” At 37 pounds, Landon Krause will be... Read more
