Craig Morgan to Headline Lake Farley Country Concert
Top country singer and songwriter, Craig Morgan, has again been selected as the country concert artist for the 2017 Lake Farley Summer Event Series. Morgan takes the stage Saturday, July 22. The annual event is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are super excited Craig has... Read more
Bulldogs Wrap Up Dual Wrestling Season
The Milbank Bulldogs ended their dual wrestling season with a 41-33 loss to the Webster Bearcats Thursday, February 2, at the Milbank High School Armory. The Dawgs finish with a 11-8 dual record this season. Six seniors and their parents were recognized for their contribution to the team. Competing... Read more
Is the South Dakota National Guard for You?
Want to serve your country? Can’t make a full time commitment, but unsure what your options are? The South Dakota National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank invites you to Guard Experience Night. Guard Experience Night is Monday, February 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
No Se Hablar Ingles

No Se Hablar Ingles

Local News February 2, 2017 0

“I speak no English” is a phrase no longer needed by 28 students in the Milbank School District. “We have 28 students we are working with as English Language Learners,” stated Milbank Middle School Principal and Special Services Director Kris Evje. “Those numbers have gradually increased. We gained eight... Read more
Cummins Scores 18 Points in Bulldog Battle
Milbank Area lost the Battle of the Bulldogs to Madison in girls basketball January 31, on the road. The Lady Bulldogs stand at 9-7 for the season. The score was knotted up 16-16 at the end of the first quarter. Milbank Area stuck close to Madison in the second... Read more
Vehicle Catches Fire in Milbank
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department extinguished a vehicle fire Monday, January 30, behind Quick Pro Lube on Highway 15. No one was injured. “When we arrived on the scene, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was burning,” stated Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. “The vehicle was located in a parking area... Read more
Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved For December Storm
Govenor Dennis Daugaard says 24 South Dakota counties and two tribes may receive federal funding assistance to help recover from a late December storm that did more than $9.1 million in damage to public property. The public assistance is made available through a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed Wednesday, February... Read more
Mischel Places in Lewis And Clark Tournament
Three Milbank High School speech and debate students took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament in Yankton on January 27 and January 28. Claire Mischel placed fourth in Novice Original Oratory. She also competed in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nathan Loutsch and Kimberlly Aburto competed in junior varsity... Read more
When will the Kiwanis Car on Ice Sink?
Need some cold hard cash? Look no further than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis 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. Tickets are on sale now... Read more
Fischer and Folk Named NEC Wrestling Champs
Milbank High School wrestlers Riley Folk and Eli Fischer were named Northeast Conference wrestling champions during the individual NEC tournament January 26, in Groton. Fischer, a freshman, pinned his opponent from Sisseton to enter the finals where he beat Gage Burke of Clark-Willow Lake by a score of 8-2.... Read more