Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Local News January 28, 2020 0
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
The Soup Day tradition at St. Lawrence continues to warm hearts and tummies. Grandparents and the elderly are invited to join the students and staff for a bowl of warm soup on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gym. In celebration of... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Local News January 27, 2020 0
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
Local News January 27, 2020 0
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
Danica Schulte Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Danica Schulte, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Danica has been a member of the cross country and track teams, and a basketball cheerleader. She is also active in student council... Read more
Dawgs Net Victory Over Clark-Willow Lake
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 22, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs took the wind out of the sails of the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones by handing them a defeat on Thursday, January 16. The final score was 59-57. “It was another wild and crazy night of hoops,” said Bulldog head coach Logan Diede. Milbank got out to a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Hit By Cyclones
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 22, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs started strong, but ran out of gas and were defeated 59-31 by the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones on Thursday, January 16, at the Milbank Armory. “I thought we played well throughout the first quarter and a half,” stated MHS head coach Brian Pauli. “The last two minutes... Read more
MHS Musicians Audition for 2020 South Dakota All-State Band
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Twenty-five students from MHS auditioned for the 2020 South Dakota All-State Band. The auditions, rescheduled due to the weather, were held January 20 in Watertown. Audition results will be announced in early February. The South Dakota All State Band concerts will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center... Read more
Middle School Musicians to Play in All-State Band
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Hope Karels and Joe and Rachel Schulte have been chosen for the 21st South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. Joe was awarded second chair euphonium and Rachel 18th chair clarinet for the Honor Band. Hope Karels was selected as first chair bass clarinet for the Festival Band. MIlbank’s three... Read more
The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are advising motorists that portions of Interstates 29 and 90 will be closing at 7 p.m. CST (Friday, Jan. 17). Interstate 90, east and westbound, will be closed between Mitchell (Exit 332) and Sioux Falls (Exit 395) Interstate 29, north... Read more
