Cindy Jungers Named 2022 Teacher of The Year
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Mrs. Cindy Jungers, the Junior Kindergarten teacher at Milbank Elementary was chosen as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2022 by parents and staff. Cindy’s husband, Jerry, along with students and teachers attended the surprise ceremony held in the Milbank Elementary Library on Tuesday morning February 15.... Read more
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 15, 2022 0
Lori Leddy and Keri Schliesman’s resignations were accepted during the regular meeting Monday, February 14, by the Milbank Board of Education. At the conclusion of the school year in May Leddy, a middle school math teacher, will pursue other career opportunities within the community.Leddy said, “I truly enjoyed my... Read more
Christensens Spend Valentine’s Day at Colorado Children’s Hospital
Local News February 14, 2022 0
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu It’s no coincidence the English words “heart” and “courage” both come from the Latin root cor. People who display bravery, usually do so when they discover intense feelings about something more important... Read more
The Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Pick up your passport at any of the participating businesses listed below and start shopping! Your... Read more
Firefighters Battle Shop Fire in Below-Zero Temps
Local News February 12, 2022 0
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, firefighters from the Summit Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to a shop and shed fire at 46011 146th Street. The property is owned by Roger Smith. When the firefighters arrived, they found the building engulfed in flames. Kevin Schuelke of... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, February 14. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the theater at Milbank High School. Admission to the concert is free and everyone is welcome. The band will offer a variety of musical selections, which... Read more
Muellenbach and Stengel Selected for Honor Band Festival
Local News February 9, 2022 0
Seniors Hattie Muellenbach and Savannah Stengel were selected for the 23rd Annual Quad State Honor Band Festival. The festival was held February 4-5 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Muellenbach, who plays the alto saxophone, and Stengal, who plays the clarinet, were both chosen by audition from... Read more
Come see the king’s new clothes — or lack of them — this Friday, February 11, at The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s two performances of The Emperor’s New Clothes. The beloved fairy tale is as funny, thought-provoking, and relevant today as it was in 1837 when Hans Christian Anderson penned it. Auditions... Read more
Bulldog Barrett Schneck entered an elite club at MHS. He recorded 100 career wrestling wins and kept on going. Barrett, a junior at MHS, now has 112 wins and sits solidly on the list. Head wrestling coach for MHS, Jeremy Tostenson, says, “Barrett placed eighth last year at the state tournament and is on a mission to be higher on the podium... Read more
Milbank Youth Wrestlers Fight it Out at Bearcat Brawl
Milbank Area Wrestling February 8, 2022 0
The Milbank Youth Wrestlers attended the Bearcat Brawl on February 5. According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, the results include: Tots 28-33 Landon Krause’s place is 1st and has scored 8.0 team points. Round 2 – Landon Krause (Milbank) won by major decision over Camdyn Huffman (Webster) (Maj 9-0) Round... Read more
