The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year. Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure. Hoeke said he cast his... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go to State Gymnastics Meet on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional... Read more
Milbank School Board Updates Close Contact Policy
Local News February 11, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45 of Milbank Celebrates 76 Years
Local News February 10, 2021 0
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip... Read more
Madi Thue Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Local News February 9, 2021 0
Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s... Read more
Darla Larson, Jenna Schlimme Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 9, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board accepted the resignation of Darla Larson and Jenna Schlimme at their regular meeting Monday, February 8. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Darla Larson has served the Milbank School District for 34 years at the elementary level and has... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for their newest member on Wednesday, February 3. Jeremy and Jenny Wiese purchased Roger’s Electric from Roger Briggs. The business was owned and operated by Briggs for 30 years. The Wiese family took ownership on January 1. Wiese also... Read more
Bulldogs Sack the Trojans
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 4, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs nailed down a 58-38 victory against their rival the Ortonville Trojans on Tuesday, February 2, in Ortonville. The non-conference basketball victory was the fifth-consecutive conquest for the Dawgs and moved their season record to 8-6. “The boys were really locked in on both ends of the floor... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs were not horsing around when they defeated the Ortonville Lady Trojans 54-18. The non-conference rivals faced off on Tuesday, February 2, in Ortonville. “It was nice to see the ball go in the hoop,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian Pauli. “In the second half we found a... Read more
Day County Sheriff Releases Information On Missing Woman
Local News February 3, 2021 0
On January 29, Central Divers recovered Mrs. Amy Doughtery and her vehicle from a small body of water west of Bristol. The 46-year old Day County woman had disappeared in a snowstorm during the early hours of December 23. According to the Day County Sheriff’s Office, Mrs. Doughtery had been en route to work, but... Read more
