Bulldog Boys’ Tennis Team Takes on State
Milbank Area Tennis May 17, 2017 0
The Milbank High School boys’ tennis team plays in the 2017 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament from Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20. Six players will represent the Bulldogs. Jose Chen is stepping in at the number one singles and doubles position. Moritz Wortmann will play in the... Read more
Lunch and Learn Series to Start
Local News May 17, 2017 0
A three-part Lunch and Learn series entitled “Bring Your Dream” begins this month. The event is sponsored by the Grant County Development Corporation and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “The series is for people wanting to start a business, and for those who own a business and would... Read more
Golfers Place at Northeast Conference
Milbank Area Golf May 17, 2017 0
Four MHS golfers placed in the top fifteen during the Northeast Conference girls’ golf meet in Sisseton on May 15. Kylie Kasuske led the team with a third place finish and a score of 97. Clare Van Dover carded her personal best score of 102 and secured fifth place.... Read more
Suspects Arrested and Detained After Drug Bust
Local News May 15, 2017 0
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office intercepted a vehicle transporting four pounds of high grade marijuana on Saturday, May 13, on Highway 12 near Big Stone City. The driver and two passengers were arrested for possession of four pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Street value of the... Read more
Seven fifth-graders from Koch Elementary School received the President’s Award For Educational Excellence at the conclusion of the D.A.R.E. program on May 10. To receive the award, students must maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average and have advanced placement scores from their fourth grade Smarter Balance tests.... Read more
MHS Students Expelled After Weapons Violation
Local News May 15, 2017 1
The Milbank School District Board of Education voted unanimously to expel two students for one year for violating the district’s weapon policy. The board convened in executive session during a special meeting on Thursday, May 11. The incident occurred May 3 in the Milbank High School parking lot. Names and additional... Read more
As the saying goes, “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Jody Ninneman owner of Shape, Wrap and Roll salon in Milbank, could have written that. Jody grew up in salons owned by her mother, Bev Argo. Bev operated home salons for 22 years. She... Read more
New Milbank FFA Officers Selected for 2017-2018
Local News May 13, 2017 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet Monday, May 8. Officers for the 2017-18 school year were chosen. Chase Pinkert was selected as president; Nathan Loutsch, vice president; Sara Capp, secretary; Claire Mitchell, treasurer; Callie Bolin, sentinel; Kimberlly Aburto, student advisor; Kendra Schweer, parliamentarian, and Kellie Christians,... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department was called to a barn fire at the Paul Dummann farm at 45745 149th Street, Summit, Wednesday, May 3, at 7:20 p.m. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the barn and its contents were destroyed. Equipment in the barn included a combine, a restored B... Read more
Over $1 Million Awarded to MHS Seniors
Local News May 11, 2017 0
A total of $1,031,614 in scholarships was awarded to MHS seniors during Awards Day on May 10. It was an increase of over $180,000 from last year. “These students are truly blessed by our community which gives so much back to education,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
