Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H and an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, was recognized as a South Dakota 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist. He receives an engraved bronze medallion. Leddy began leading food drives when he was in third grade, and has mobilizied... Read more
The second semester parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are set for Wednesday, February 7, and Monday, February 12. School dismisses both days at 1:30 p.m. Conferences run Wednesday, February 7, from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Monday February 12 from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
Alaina Rausch Selected for 2018 SD High School All-State Band
Local News February 6, 2018 0
Milbank High School sophomore Alaina Rausch, daughter of Tony and Deb Rausch, was selected as the 11th chair clarinet for the 2018 South Dakota High School All-State Lewis Band. She was one of 41 clarinets from across the state selected for the band. The 68th Annual South Dakota All-State... Read more
Bulldogs Grapplers Devour the Bearcats
Milbank Area Wrestling February 3, 2018 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestled to a 50-22 victory over the Webster Area Bearcats. The meet took place Thursday, February 1, on the road. The wrestling team finished their dual season with a 7-7 record Securing wins for Milbank were: Barrett Schneck, Kaden Krause, JD Lusk, Breyden Miller, Layton Rafferty, Nick... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Punch Ticket to State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 2, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team punched their ticket to the State Class A gymnastics meet with a third place finish at the Region 1A meet in Milbank on February 1. The top three teams from each region advance to State. Milbank scored a team total of 127.60. Madison was... Read more
Marshall Voeltz Wins MMS Geographic Bee
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Eighth grade student, Marshall Voeltz, secured the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at Milbank Middle School. He finished in the top position out of all the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Marshall has taken the qualifying test to determine if he will advance to the... Read more
Pekelder Warns Anglers on Lakes
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Jamie Pekelder of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks advises anglers to use caution when heading onto the ice at area lakes. “If you are unsure of ice conditions, check the thickness before driving,” he says. “Stay away from shoreline areas with springs and creeks flowing into them, and... Read more
Laura Mueller Celebrates Cancer Free Birthday
Local News January 31, 2018 0
Laura Mueller just celebrated her 40th birthday. Forty is a special birthday, but for Laura this one holds extra meaning. Not only is she starting a new decade, she is starting it cancer free. “Breast cancer doesn’t have to be a life sentence or something to destroy you,” she... Read more
Fire Burns Rethke Home
Local News January 31, 2018 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to a fire call at the home of Mark Rethke on Wednesday, January 24, at 3:18 p.m. The home is located at 14497 SD Hwy 15. The rescue team arrived to find a single-story residence with a walk-out basement. Smoke was emanating from all... Read more
New Doctor and Psychologist Joining Avera Milbank
Local News January 30, 2018 1
Avera Medical Group Milbank announces James Bailey, MD, a family medicine physician, will join the clinic in February. In addition, his wife, Wendy Bailey, PhD, will also join the staff as a psychologist in summer 2018. Their five children also will relocate to the Milbank area this summer. Dr.... Read more
