Swimmers Find Sweet Success at Candy Cane Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming December 4, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team plunged into the water against some heavy competition at the Candy Cane Invitational in Watertown on December 2. Maddox Hanson in the 200 breastroke, and Jessica VanPeursem in the 400IM took home first place finishes. Coach Jodi Street said, “We put in a... Read more
MHS Students Play in North Area Honor Band
Local News December 3, 2018 0
The 28th Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was Saturday, December 1, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dale Fiedler of Redfield served as the guest conductor. Milbank senior Kellie Christians was recognized during the concert as a four-... Read more
An anonymous donor has come forward to match donations or supplement scholarships that are not fully funded, according to the Milbank High School Education Foundation. The foundation announced the anonymous donation will run through April 2019 and will match up to $50,000. The MHSEF, founded in 1986, has awarded... Read more
Cheryl Wollitz Wins $700 in Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 2, 2018 0
Cheryl Wollitz of Twin Brooks was the lucky winner on Saturday December 1, in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Wollitz was present at Berens Warehouse Groceries when her name was drawn and won $700 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.... Read more
Join your friends and neighbors for a benefit this Sunday, December 2, at the Speedway Event Center. Have a meal together, play Holiday Bingo, and support 2 year-old Axel Toft who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Axel and his twin brother, Tycho, are the sons of Eric and Jackie... Read more
Pine Trees on Hwy.12 Removed From Milbank City Cemetery
Uncategorized November 29, 2018 0
A group of 35 evergreen trees that lined Highway 12 and the Milbank Cemetery were taken down and removed today, November 29. According to the City Office these pine trees have served their lifespan. The city plans on planting new trees in their place in the near future. “ “ Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Vault into First Place at Sisseton
Milbank Area Gymnastics November 29, 2018 0
The Bulldog gymnastics team won the first meet of their season against Sisseton on November 26. Milbank Area scored 127.70 points and Sisseton tallied 112.75. Individually, Dani Yamaura took first place with a score of 32.3, Greta Snaza earned second at 32.1, Mackenzie Weinkauf was third at 31.45, and... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Conducted at The GrandStay Hotel in Milbank
Local News November 28, 2018 0
The GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Milbank highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting today, Wednesday, November 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome them as a new member. The GrandStay provides 46 rooms, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. It... Read more
Cummins and Engebretson Selected for NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 27, 2018 0
Senior Gabbi Cummins and junior Jaecy Engebretson have been selected for the 2018 NEC All-Conference Volleyball Team. Gabbi is the daughter of Adam and Jessica Cummins. Jaecy is the daughter of Jared and Amanda Engebretson. The MHS students join 13 other female athletes: Jaydyn Tegantvoort of Deuel; Jennie Doeden... Read more
MHS Musicians Selected for Honor Band
Local News November 27, 2018 0
The 28th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band presents their concert on Saturday, December 1, at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Mr. Dale Fiedler, retired longtime Redfield band director, will be the guest conductor. Admission prices... Read more
