Today is President’s Day – Remember President Hanson?
Local News February 19, 2018 0
Some historians and several descendants of John Hanson (1721-1783) claim he was actually the first president of the United States. He was the first president under the Articles of Confederation. To celebrate Hanson’s and all the U.S. Presidents’ contributions to our great country, we offer these lesser known facts:... Read more
MathCounts Team Finishes Third
Local News February 17, 2018 0
Nine teams from the Northeastern South Dakota Chapter of MATHCOUNTS vied for a chance to compete at the state meet. The schools met in Brookings on February 3. Milbank Area placed third by collecting 32.25 points. Holgate MS (Aberdeen) won the top place with 45.25 points, followed by George... Read more
The MHS Music Department presented their annual Pops Concert February 12, in the high school theater. Group numbers were performed by the band, choir, the jazz band, the senior girls, and the 2017-2018 drumline and colorguard. Kassidy Wellnitz and Jodi DeVaal served as emcees for the show. Solos were... Read more
Have you heard this saying: Marriage is like a house. When a light bulb burns out, you don’t buy a new house, you fix the lightbulb? If you understand it, you understand how Cliff and Lillian Dexter view marriage. And Cliff and Lillian are experts on the subject. Cliff... Read more
Milbank Debate Team Takes Part in Rushmore Challenge
Local News February 13, 2018 0
The Milbank High School debate team took part in the Rushmore Challenge at Harrisburg February 9-10. Participating in the event were: (Back l. to r.) Tristyn Fischer, Trevor Holting, Lars Andersen, and Nathan Loutsch. (Front) Christian Peery, Claire Mischel, and Kimberlly Aburto. The team competes at the Northern South... Read more
Hora Resigns from MHS
Local News February 12, 2018 0
Joyce Hora, a math and science teacher at MHS, has resigned her position. The resignation was approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday, February 12. Hora signed a letter of intent to teach for the next two years at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana... Read more
Stemsrud to Sing in Honor Choir in Chicago
Local News February 12, 2018 0
MHS senior Shawn Stemsrud was selected for the Central and North Central Division High School Honor Choir. He travels to Chicago for the Unite In Song Conference February 14-17. The choir will be under the direction of Dr. Jefferson Johnson from the University of Kentucky. Audition requirements included singing... Read more
Weinkauf Places at State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 12, 2018 0
MHS junior Mackenzie Weinkauf placed 15th in the individual competition of the State Class A gymnastics meet in Watertown Saturday, February 10. She scored an 8.950. Milbank earned a fifth place finish in the team competition Friday, February 9. All three seniors on the team sustained injuries this season.... Read more
Students of the Milbank DARE Program were recognized during the MHS girls basketball game February 8, at the Milbank Armory. Students were encouraged to make the DARE pledge of being drug-free by signing the DARE banner in the lobby of the school. All graduates of the DARE Program gathered... Read more
Sheriff Owen Announces Year-End Numbers
Local News February 11, 2018 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen presented his year-end report to the Grant County Commissioners during their regular meeting at the Grant County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 6. “These are not everything that we do, but a glimpse into a lot of the bigger things,” said Owen. He reported: In... Read more
