The Milbank Backpack Program is essential to families in Milbank and the surrounding area. It provides weekend meals for children who might otherwise go hungry. In its sixth year, the program provides food for 120 to 140 students each year. The program is run completely by volunteers. Each week,... Read more
Milbank High School sophomore Nathan Loutsch won third place in the annual American Legion District 5 High School Oratorical Scholarship contest on January 8. Nathan is the son of Jeff and Marie Loutsch. He was awarded $50. Mary Albright, a Sisseton High School senior, was the top finisher and... Read more
Bulldogs Grapplers Gain Experience
Milbank Area Wrestling January 10, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team went 2-1 at the Sioux Valley Quadrangular on January 5. They were 1-3 at the Big Stone Therapies Border Battle January 7, at the Milbank Armory. In Volga during the Sioux Valley quadrangular, Milbank defeated Sioux Valley 48-30 before falling 38-31 to Redfield-Doland. The... Read more
Milbank Schools Enhance English Learning Services
Local News January 10, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Billie Jo Giesel as an English Language Learning paraprofessional during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Giesel was hired for the joint position with the Deuel School District. “We continue to enroll additional ELL students all the time,... Read more
Boyd and Kathy Sussex Resign from MHS
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Boyd and Kathy Sussex submitted their resignations to the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Boyd graduated from Valley City State College in Valley City, North Dakota, and coached... Read more
Clee Brakke Retires as MHS Woodshop Teacher
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Clee Brakke will retire following the completion of the 2016-2017 school year. He submitted his resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Brakke graduated from Black Hills State University. He began his teaching career in 1973 in Eagle Butte and... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs secured a Northeast Conference win over Sisseton on January 5. They also defeated the West Central Trojans on January 7. Milbank Area dominated the Sisseton Redmen for the second time this season. The Lady Bulldogs held a 7-6 advantage after one quarter of play and widened... Read more
The sophomore class at Milbank High School is sponsoring a penny war to raise money for three charities – The Make-A-Wish Foundation, 65 Roses, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The penny war will run from January 9, until January 20. The penny buckets are on display in the Milbank... Read more
Officials Take Oath of Office
Local News January 5, 2017 0
Grant County Auditor, Karen Layher, administered the oath of office to five elected officials during the Grant County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 3. Bill Street, newly-elected Grant County commissioner for District 2 and incumbent commissioner Doug Stengel, representing District 4, were sworn in to start the meeting. Commissioner Mike... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs celebrated another stellar high school volleyball season with an awards ceremony over Christmas vacation. Several awards were given by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Four seniors were presented plaques to commemorate their achievements. Caryssa Mielitz was named co-most valuable player and co-team captain. She led... Read more
