Bulldogs Fall Short to Redmen
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 14, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs battled the Sisseton Redmen in a physical game of basketball on Friday, January 10, on the road. Milbank outshot the Redmen 63 to 53 percent, but the final score favored Sisseton at 63-69. “I’m proud of how well our boys competed and were ready for a... Read more
DeAndre French Represents Milbank in Young Artist Competition
Local News January 14, 2020 0
DeAndre French, a junior at MHS, attended the Second Annual Northern State University Young Artist Competition on January 11 in Aberdeen. French, who plays the trumpet, competed against junior and senior high school students from schools in Minnesota and North and South Dakota. A cash prize of $1000 was... Read more
Milbank Kindergarten Screening Set for January 24
Local News January 14, 2020 0
The Milbank School District will conduct Kindergarten Screening and Registration on Friday, January 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. Kindergarten screening is for any child who is five years old before September 1, 2020. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate. Children will undergo... Read more
Kristi Lingert and Nancy Paulson to Retire from MHS
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Kristi Lingert and Nancy Paulson, two long time instructors at MHS, submitted letters of resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at their regular meeting on Monday, January 13. Both resignations become effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Lingert has been teaching biology... Read more
First Baby of 2020 in Milbank Born to Alex and Daria Liebe
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Olivia Annalise Liebe is MIlbank’s first little lady of 2020. Olivia was born Friday, January 10 at 5:18 p.m. at Milbank Area Hospital Avera to Alex and Daria Liebe. She weighed in at six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. “We both easily agreed Olivia would... Read more
Schulte Twins Named Top Violinists in the State
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Violinists Joseph and Rachel Schulte and Nicholas and Veronica Fonder were selected by audition for the Fourth Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra. Joseph received the highest score of any violinist in the state and will be the concertmaster of the orchestra. Rachel received the second highest score... Read more
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team earned a 54-24 Northeast Conference victory in their match against the Sisseton Redmen on January 7 at Koch School. The dual win was the second for the Dawgs this season. “The young guys stepped up, seized the opportunity, and wrestled well,” stated Bulldog head... Read more
Dustin Johnson Elected to FSA Committee
Local News January 13, 2020 0
Dustin Johnson was elected to represent the Local Administrative Area 3 (LAA 3) at the Grant County FSA Committee election conducted by the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA). Local Administrative Area 3 (LAA 3) includes Adams, Georgia, Madison, Stockholm, Troy, and Vernon townships. Farmers who serve on the... Read more
Paul and Dawn Vander Wal Plant Deep Roots in Milbank
Local News January 10, 2020 0
At Dakota Country Ag Services, the coffee is always on and there’s cold pop in the fridge. But this Friday and Saturday, if you want to talk shop, you’ll have to head to the Grant County Farm and Home Show. Paul and Dawn Vander Wal, owners of Dakota Country... Read more
Deutsch to Seek Another Term in SD State House
Local News January 10, 2020 0
State Representative Fred Deutsch (R-Florence) today announced he is seeking another term in the South Dakota State House representing District 4, which is composed of Grant, Deuel, rural Codington and rural Brookings Counties. “Serving South Dakotans in District 4 at the Statehouse has been the honor of a lifetime,... Read more
