Emanuel Preschool in Milbank raised a lot of dough – over $11,000- during its Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser. Forty-six students from four different classes sold 584 pizza kits for $11,512 in total sales. The school’s profit is $3,470. “We’ve done this fundraiser for at least the past five... Read more
Free Christmas Day Dinner for All
Local News December 19, 2016 1
The 14th annual Free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and food. No reservations are required. The celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 and continues until 1:00 p.m. The traditional Christmas... Read more
Sarah Jarman is December Student Of The Month
Local News December 18, 2016 0
Milbank High School senior, Sarah Jarman, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Wayne and Julie Jarman. Sarah is a member of the band, choir, FFA, and tennis team. She is involved in theater productions and is a member of the... Read more
The students of St. Lawrence School in Milbank delighted many with their Christmas program Wednesday, December 14. The sixth grade students were cast in the main roles of the program. Zander Bowell welcomed the large crowd before Nathan Pillatzki and Madisen Frerichs began the production with narration. Camryn Wiese played... Read more
Bulldog Hoopsters Fall To Two Conference Foes
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered two losses this week and dropped to 1-2 on the season. The Dawgs suffered a 51-44 loss to Sisseton Tuesday, December 13, before falling 68-41 to Aberdeen Roncalli Thursday, December 15. Milbank Area played a solid game the final three quarters against Sisseton, but... Read more
Do turkeys fear you and dinner guests cheer you? Do you know a drumstick from a wing? Even if you don’t, the Free Christmas Day Dinner is looking for you! Just one hour of your time can make a big difference in someone’s happiness this holiday. Turkey carvers... Read more
Ignacio Gallego, or Nacho as he is known amongst his fellow classmates, is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He now lives with the Tammy and Dick Mielitz family and attends MHS. When he first arrived, students thought his nickname was funny. “I thought it was funny, too,” he... Read more
Marcy Smith of Milbank is $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks richer. Smith’s name was selected in the final Milbank Mistletoe holiday drawing Saturday. The drawing is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith’s name was the second one pulled from the hat. She was at Runnings during... Read more
First Baby Born at New Hospital
Local News December 16, 2016 0
Amelia Jean Gilmore took her first breath at 8:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 and became a tiny piece of history. Amelia, who weighed in at just 7 pounds and 11 ounces, became the first baby born at the new Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The hospital had officially opened... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Dominate Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs dominated Sisseton and came away with a 57-36 victory over Sisseton December 13, on the road. Milbank Area improved to 2-0 with the win. “Our defense was really good,” stated Lady Bulldog head coach Brian Pauli. “We caused 32 turnovers. The girls are really... Read more
