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
Lady Bulldogs Take Fifth at State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 10, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs captured fifth place during the team competition of the State Class A gymnastics meet Friday, February 9, at the Watertown Civic Arena. The locals wrapped up the day with 128.8.80 points. Deuel broke a four-year state title run by Madison by outscoring them by over... Read more
Fraasch and Karels Qualify for State
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 8, 2018 0
Elijah Fraasch and Will Karels, members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST), swam state qualifying times at the Brookings Last Chance Swim Meet. The meet was held February 3 and February 4, at the Brookings High School. MALST Head Coach Jodi Street says, “The team added two... Read more
Flu Season Hits Milbank Area
Local News February 8, 2018 0
According to Patti Swenson, Avera Medical Center Milbank Clinic Director, and Johanna Fischer, Milbank Middle/High School Nurse, influenza A and B and strep throat are the the most prevalent illnesses in the Milbank area now. Swenson says, “We are seeing a lot of cases right now, but it is... Read more
Milbank Students Take Top Honors in Americanism Essay Contest
Local News February 8, 2018 0
Three Milbank Middle School Students captured top places in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism essay contest. Eighteen schools from northeast South Dakota competed. The contest is geared towards students in grades 5-8 in an effort to promote patriotism among young people. Kaden Schweer took first place honors in the... Read more
Jaxson Wiese, age 9 of Milbank, was the winner in the boys 9-year-old age group at the 2018 Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Championship at Watertown Middle School on Sunday, February 4. Jaxson drained 20 of 25 free throws to earn his championship. Jaxson is the son of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Head to State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 6, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs head to the State Class A gymnastics meet this week. According to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “We are working on fine tuning our routines this week and hope to hit all four events at State.” All nine varsity gymnasts for Milbank earned a spot in... Read more
Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H and an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, was recognized as a South Dakota 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist. He receives an engraved bronze medallion. Leddy began leading food drives when he was in third grade, and has mobilizied... Read more
