Milbank Girls Fall in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 26, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs fell to Madison in the Battle of the Bulldogs Tuesday, February 25, at the Milbank Armory. The final score was 47-39. “It was kind of the same thing as a lot of our games,” said Milbank’s head coach Brian Pauli. “We played well for the first... Read more
Bulldogs Tear up the Tigers but Lose Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 26, 2020 0
Milbank 49 – Madison 71 Milbank suffered a 49-71 loss in the Battle of the Bulldogs Monday, February 24, in Madison. Madison’s ability to execute on both ends of the floor caused Milbank to trail 10-15 at the end of the first quarter. Madison also poured in 23 points... Read more
The kindergarten class from the Big Stone School visited the Big Stone City Branch Public Library on February 19. The youngsters learned about author Theodore Geisel — aka Dr. Seuss— and joined libraries across the country in the annual celebration of his birthday on March 2. The seven students... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Punch Tickets to State A Championship
Milbank Area Swimming February 26, 2020 0
Five Milbank swimmers qualified for the South Dakota State A Championship Meet set for February 27 – March 1 in Watertown. The swimmers include: Amaya Street, Savanna Osowski, Will Karels, Avery Schuneman, and Logan Dexter. According to Coach Jodi Street, “Amaya and Savanna have competed in all 15 events... Read more
Beth Wagner Named Milbank 2020 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 25, 2020 0
Mrs. Beth Wagner, a third grade teacher at Koch School, was selected as Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2020 by parents and staff. Dave Graf, principal of Koch School, made the announcement today at the school. Mrs. Wagner’s husband, Dan, her son, Ben, Superintendent Justin Downes,... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Punch Ticket to State Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling February 24, 2020 0
Seven Milbank wrestlers punched their tickets to the 2020 South Dakota Class A Wrestling Tournament. The tournament is slated for Thursday, February 27, through Saturday, February 29, at the Denny Sanford Premiere Center in Sioux Falls. The top four regional place winners in each weight class advance to the... Read more
Landon Novy Wins State Middle School Wrestling Championship
Milbank Area Wrestling February 23, 2020 0
Landon Novy, a Milbank eighth-grader, won the South Dakota Middle School Wrestling Championship on Saturday, February 15, in Pierre. This is the second year Milbank attended the tournament. Novy pinned his opponent in his opening match. He then won 4-2 in the semi-final round and outlasted Brok Ellwein of... Read more
Tye Schaffer Granted Dream from Make-A-Wish
Local News February 20, 2020 0
Tye Schaffer, a Milbank fourth-grader, got the best surprise of his life on Wednesday, February 19. Make-A-Wish® South Dakota held a party in Mrs. Beth Wagner’s classroom at Koch School. To make his wish come true, Tye, and a friend along with Tye’s dad, Mike, will go to Sioux... Read more
Mundwilers and Two St. Williams Sisters Recovering from Head-On Collision
Local News February 18, 2020 0
Four Milbank residents are recovering after a two-car collision on February 14. The accident occurred approximately at 3pm. at South Dakota Highway 15 and 187th Street. Tim and Tana Mundwiler and Sister Rosemary Bell and Sister Janet Kosman of St. William’s Care Center were all transported by the Deuel... Read more
MIlbank Fire and Rescue Department Dispatched to Two Fires
Local News February 18, 2020 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47356 Highway 20 on Monday, February 17 at 3:38 a.m. According to Kevin Schuelke Fire Chief, “Upon arrival, firefighters found a steel barn fully engulfed in flames. The barn was home to goats and chickens, many of which perished in... Read more
