Twenty students from the seventh and eighth grade Milbank Middle School choirs participated in the Festival for Young Voices in Brookings on March 6. Students joined area schools under guest director Robyn Starks Holcomb from Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School. The 200-plus voice choir presented a grand concert at... Read more
According to organizers, LeAnn Kuper and Brenda Maass, the Grant County Christian Service Council gave away 7,815 pounds of food today. “This giveaway went just fabulous,” said Kuper. “We had great volunteers running two lines to get people in and out in no time.” This was the third giveaway... Read more
The St Lawrence Student Council sponsored their first Lap-a-thon. Students walked laps in the gym for 15 minutes each day before school and the laps were recorded. An awards ceremony was held March 7. Grades 1-6 were awarded ribbons for first and second place in their grade. Many kids... Read more
Southern Hospitality Serves Milbank
Local News March 7, 2017 3
If it’s true you can taste the love in someone’s food, Bri Hermans’ meals are like a giant hug. Every day she bundles up a home-cooked dish and delivers it to a hungry family. It might be spaghetti or lasagna, tacos or enchiladas, or the midwestern staple of meat... Read more
Forty-one young grapplers from the Milbank Booster Club wrestling program captured top places at the District 7 youth wrestling tournament Saturday, March 4, and earned their way to the region tournament. The top eight places in each age and weight class advance. The region tournament is Saturday, March 11,... Read more
New rodeo stars will be discovered during Dairyland donkey basketball at Milbank High School Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. What is donkey basketball? It’s basketball played on live donkeys and it is wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! The first game pits the Milbank High... Read more
Milbank Chamber to Host Masquerade Ball
Local News March 7, 2017 0
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly unveiled plans for their spring masquerade ball Saturday, March 25. The event is for adults 21 and over from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “Join us for a night of mystery and intrigue as you dance... Read more
The 2016-2017 winter sports are over. Twenty-seven student-athletes completed their high school careers in boys basketball, girls basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, or wrestling. Each group was honored at Senior-Parents Night. Seniors who took part in each sport and their parents are: Boys Basketball Nate Bien – Lance and Sheila Bien... Read more
Bierschbach Dental conducted a bone marrow registry drive Friday, March 3, and helped over 150 people register,” says event coordinator Kathleen Holscher. The bone marrow registry drive was held to find a match for Kristin VanLaecken, mother of five and wife of Dr. Rob VanLaecken. Dr. VanLaecken is an... Read more
Connor Lightfield Wins Second Debate Championship
Local News March 6, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior, Connor Lightfield, defended his state title during the Class A State Debate tournament at Mitchell High School last weekend. Lightfield was co-champion with fellow teammate, Rebekah Tuchscherer, at the 2016 state event. He was again crowned State Class A champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate for 2017.... Read more
