Milbank became the first rural city in the upper Midwest and only the second city in South Dakota to be added to AARP’s list of age-friendly communities. Milbank joins Sioux Falls and over 300 other cities nationwide. A recognition ceremony was held in Milbank on Friday, January 31, at... Read more
Yamaura Named NEC Beam Champion
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 4, 2020 0
Dani Yamaura, a sophomore at MHS, was crowned a Northeast Conference champion on the balance beam at the NEC/Deuel Invitational in Clear Lake on Saturday, February 1. Yamaura was part of a three-way tie with a score of 8.70. “This is quite an accomplishment, especially when competing against the... Read more
Three Grapplers Crowned NEC Champs and Nine Place
Milbank Area Wrestling February 3, 2020 0
Three Bulldogs were crowned NEC champions and nine placed at the Northeast Conference meet in Britton on Thursday, January 30. Eli Fischer, Toby Schneck, and Brodie Holtquist led the Dawgs as individual champions. Brayden Christensen, Barrett Schneck, Brady Femling, and Dillon Schneck each captured third place, and Leyton Raffety... Read more
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has lifted its ban on visiting, according to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman. Restrictions had been imposed after it was determined a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year were suffering from an upper respiratory illness.... Read more
After Six Years Jena Schulte Resigns From Coaching Milbank Middle School Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 30, 2020 0
Jena Schulte has resigned her position as the middle school gymnastics coach for the Milbank School District. Schulte says, “It’s a very special sport that takes a lot of effort, mental focus, and strength. I love the sport and the athletes I have worked with.” Schulte was an all-around... Read more
Farmers, Did You Forget Something?
Local News January 30, 2020 0
Very few producers have made their appointment for the 2019 ARC/PLC Signup, which ends March 15, 2020. Because there are just over 35 days workdays until March 15, the Grant County FSA Office needs to sign up over 20 producers per day to make the deadline. The FSA Office... Read more
Rhianna Cantine Signs to Play Tennis at USF
Local NewsMilbank Area Tennis January 29, 2020 0
MHS senior Rhianna Cantine signed her letter of intent to play collegiate women’s tennis at the University of Sioux Falls beginning in the 2020 Fall Season. She is the daughter of Kevin and Miranda Cantine. Rhianna has been playing tennis since she was very young and joined the Lady... Read more
Have you ever been in a bank and heard someone joke about free samples? Diana Allen has heard that one about a million times, but she’s not complaining. Diana is retiring this Friday after 40 years at Great Western Bank, and says her customers are what she will miss... Read more
Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Local News January 28, 2020 0
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
The Soup Day tradition at St. Lawrence continues to warm hearts and tummies. Grandparents and the elderly are invited to join the students and staff for a bowl of warm soup on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gym. In celebration of... Read more
