Ortonville Woman Celebrates 110th Birthday
Local News March 3, 2018 0
Rena Bagne of Ortonville is a super-hero! Actually she is a super-centarian – a person who has lived to or passed the age of 110. But living through 11 decades and two world wars still makes her a hero. Only one in five million people can claim super-centarian status... Read more
WVEC Loans $1 Million to Milbank Hospital Foundation
Local News March 1, 2018 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative closed a $1 million loan from the REED Fund for the Milbank Area Health Care Foundation. The loan was used to purchase diagnostic equipment primarily for the radiology department. The radiology department of the hospital averages approximately 300 examinations per month. The REED Fund is... Read more
MHS senior Jonny Ash was named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball second team for the 2017-2018 season. Ash, a 6-foot guard, was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and a team leader for four seasons at MHS. He is the son of Kristen Pearson-Ash and Craig Ash.... Read more
MHS Band Members Receive High Marks at Region Contest
Local News March 1, 2018 0
One hundred thirteen MHS band members performed in Watertown for the Region III solo and ensemble music contest on Wednesday, February 28. All performances were based on the following critera: tone, intonation, rhythm, interpretation/musicianship, technique, and other performance factors. Each area of concern was worth five points and was... Read more
Eli Fischer Joins Elite 100-Win Wrestling Club
Milbank Area Wrestling February 28, 2018 0
Milbank High School sophomore Eli Fischer joined the prestigious Bulldog wrestling 100-Win club. His 100th win came during his opening match at the State Class A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls. The win was a forfeit, due to his Beresford opponent not making weight, but Fischer went on to collect... Read more
Bulldogs Win Opening Round in Tourney
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 28, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs used high intensity to secure a 57-46 victory over Redfield-Doland Tuesday, February 27. The win came during the opening round of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament in Redfield. Milbank now travels to Sisseton Friday, March 2, to take on the No.1- seeded... Read more
The American Red Cross Blood Drive held Tuesday, February 27, at Unity Square in Milbank suffered from lower than average attendance, according to organizer Margaret Skoog. Skoog said, “The drive fell short of its goal of 110 units – just 86 units were donated.” “A lot of people were... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Earn Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 27, 2018 0
The Milbank High School gymnastics team wrapped up the 2017-2018 season with an awards dinner. The potluck was held Monday, February 26, at the high school. Three seniors completed their high school careers. Jodi DeVaal was given a Senior Award and also tied for a team high score on... Read more
Schulte Twins Perform with Middle School All-State Orchestra
Local News February 27, 2018 0
Rachel and Joe Schulte, students at Milbank Middle School, played with the 2nd Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra February 23-24 in Rapid City. The twins were the highest ranking sixth grade violinists in the 65-member orchestra. The group presented a concert at Rapid City Central High School... Read more
Pekelder Reminds Fish Houses Must Be Removed by February 28
Local News February 27, 2018 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) warns ice anglers that all fish houses, shelters, and other structures must be removed from the ice by midnight on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The structures may be used after Feb. 28, but must be removed from the ice on a... Read more
