South Dakota Adds Dual Tournament to State Wrestling Championships
Milbank Area Wrestling December 10, 2019 0
The South Dakota High School Activities Association will hold its traditional individual state tournament this year, but it will add a dual team championship tournament. The state dual tournament will run in conjunction with the state individual tournament over the course of a three-day period – Thursday through Saturday,... Read more
Technician Working to Fix Verizon Tower
Local News December 10, 2019 0
Verizon customers in the Milbank area have been experiencing service interruptions today. Verizon Wireless confirmed they are aware of the issue. An on site service technician has been working on the Verizon tower that serves their Milbank area customers. Read more
Brady Femling Selected as MHS November Student of the Month
Local News December 9, 2019 0
Senior Brady Femling has been selected as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Travis and Anne Lester. Brady is involved in Educators Rising and band, has helped coordinate school blood drives, and is a member of the cross country and... Read more
Engebretson Signs to Play College Volleyball for the Saints
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2019 0
Jaecy Engebretson, a member of the MHS volleyball team, submitted a National Letter of Intent to attend Presentation College in Aberdeen and play volleyball next year. Engebretson signed the letter on December 2 as her family and coaches looked on. Engebretson is a four-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs.... Read more
MHS Wins Team Excellence Award at State Oral Interp Festival
Local News December 9, 2019 0
The MHS Oral Interp team received the Team Excellence Award at the State Oral Interp Festival on December 6-7 at Yankton High School. Landon Brown and Peyten Wiese earned a superior in the duet division. Brown also garnered a superior in storytelling. According to Natasha Karels, head coach for... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. Admission is free. Everyone is invited to attend. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform Small... Read more
St. Lawrence School Christmas Program Scheduled for December 11
Local News December 8, 2019 0
The St. Lawrence School will present their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlights Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program is directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who will be assisted by the entire St. Lawrence... Read more
$2,000 Won in Holiday Chamber Drawing
Local News December 7, 2019 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented four lucky winners $500 each in Ol’Mill Bucks today. The giveaway is part of the annual cash drawings held by the Chamber. The snow storm last Saturday prevented the drawing so the two winners were added to today’s drawing. The first winner... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Win Opening Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 4, 2019 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team won their opening meet of the season with 127.25 points at the Sisseton Triangular on Monday, December 2. Head coach Amber Fraasch said, “Our goal was to score between 127 and 128 points, and we accomplished that.” Maddie Gustafson, Greta Snaza, and Dani Yamaura... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers to Face New State Tournament Format
Milbank Area Wrestling December 4, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestling team will encounter a vastly different format at the state Class A wrestling tournament. The South Dakota High School Activities Association will hold its traditional individual state tournament, but it has also implemented a dual team championship tournament. The state dual tournament will run in... Read more
