Therapist John Shirkey Joins OAHS
Local News February 9, 2020 0
John Shirkey, MSW, LICSW has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). He is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic. “We are pleased to add additional access to counseling and therapy services here at OAHS by partnering with John Shirkey,” said Liz Sorenson, the clinic’s director. “John’s experience working... Read more
EXIT Realty in Milbank Gives Away $1000 Prize
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Judy and Dave Dockter got a surprise phone call Friday evening, January 31. The snowbirds were not expecting a call from up north and certainly not from their realtor, Denice Hooth of EXIT Realty/Leading Edge, telling them they had just won a $1000 gift certificate to Zem’s Furniture &... Read more
Robin Ehlebracht Opens Simply Stunning Hair Studio in Downtown Milbank
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Robin Ehlebracht has purchased the former Carolea’s Beauty Salon on Main Street in Milbank. She has renamed the business Simply Stunning Hair Studio, but says, “Like Carolea, I love to help people look their best.” It could be a genetic tendency as Carolea Dikstaal, who retired after more than... Read more
Tracy Pillatzki Chosen MHS January Student of the Month
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Tracy Pillatzki, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Tracy is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Pillatzki. Tracy has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track. She is active in band, choir, and HOSA. She also attended... Read more
Harley Zemlicka Wins GeoBee at St. Lawrence School
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Students from St. Lawrence School participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on January 22. Harley Zemlicka, a fifth grade student, won first place. Carlos Fonder, a sixth grade student, took second place; Rylan Wendland, a fourth grade student, finished in third place. The school competition... Read more
Dawgs Win Three Games In a Week
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 5, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs won their last four games, three of which were played last week against Deuel, Ortonville, and Vermillion. The victories upped the Dawgs season record to 7-5. Milbank 54, Ortonville 38 Milbank secured a victory over rival Ortonville to wrap up double-header basketball action in front of... Read more
Have you heard the story about the princess who kisses the frog? How about the one in which the principal kisses the calf? That story came true on February 3 at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. Principal Brenda Anderson kissed a calf after she was declared the lucky winner... Read more
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
