Seven young hoopsters captured the top spots in the local Knights of Columbus free throw contest held Sunday, January 21, at St. Lawrence School. Earning the top spots and advancing to the district shoot are: (Back l. to r.) KC representative Tim Weber, Ivy Lewno, Isaac Schulte, Joe Schulte... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank celebrates Catholic Schools Week Saturday, January 27 through Friday, February 2. This year’s theme is “Barnyard Roundup – Jesus Gathers Us Together.” The roundup begins Saturday, January 27, with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a bbq and hotdog meal at 6 p.m. Bingo... Read more
Ash Hits Five Three-Pointers in First Quarter
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 18, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs were plagued with turnovers leading to a 64-54 loss to the Britton-Hecla Braves in boys basketball action January 13, on the road. Senior Jonny Ash fired in five three-pointers in the first quarter and had 15 of the team’s 18 points, but Milbank held only... Read more
Nyssa Duffield to Student Teach in Milbank Band Program
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Milbank High School band director, Susan Karels, is pleased to announce that Miss Nyssa Duffield will begin her student teaching assignment with the Milbank 6-12 grade band department on Monday, January 22. “I have waited 26 years for a student teacher to come into our program,” expressed Susan Karels.... Read more
Four Chosen for Middle School All-State Band
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Four musicians from Milbank Middle School were chosen for the South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Band. The 19th annual two-day event takes place March 2-3 at Pierre T.F. Riggs High School. Selected to the Honor Band were eighth graders Isaac Schulte, eighth chair trumpet, and Will... Read more
Eighth Grade MathCounts Team Places Fourth
Local News January 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Middle School eighth grade MathCounts team summed up fourth place in an invitational meet in Aberdeen on January 10. The team’s score totaled 30.50. Eighteen teams competed. Holgate 1 won the meet with 48.0 points. Groton Black was second with 32.50, and Simmons 1 was third with... Read more
Need some cold hard cash? Look no farther than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis Club of Milbank’s Car on Ice is parked on top of Hurley Pond and ready to roll – right to the bottom. Guess the day and time that happens and you could win $500. To wager... Read more
Ackermans Purchase UPI Petroleum in Milbank
Local News January 17, 2018 0
Jason and Angie Ackerman of Milbank have purchased UPI Petroleum in Milbank. Their first day of business as the new owners was Monday, January 8. UPI offers fuel and propane services, fishing bait, and convenience items. Jason, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the business, says, “We are not... Read more
Boys and girls from age 9 to 14 are invited to line up for the local competition of the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition starts Sunday, January 21, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence School gymnasium. Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in... Read more
Know a teacher who gives 110 percent? Do tell! Nominations for the 2017-2018 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award are now being accepted. The Milbank Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for the ESA and South Dakota Teacher of the Year award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful... Read more
