VanMeters Have First Baby of 2018 at Milbank Hospital
Local News January 26, 2018 0
Sara and Ryan VanMeter of Milbank are the parents of the first baby born in 2018 at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Millicent Jeannette VanMeter was delivered by Dr. Nanci Van Peursem on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:53 p.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Keeps on Giving
Local News January 25, 2018 0
Grant County Combined Appeal gives to the community through the generosity of its many donors. The organization donated $1,546.85 each to the Salvation Army and the Grant County Food Pantry on Thursday, January 25. The 2017 drive exceeded the goal of $185,000, and the excess dollars are also being... Read more
Angela Hoeke Chosen January Student of the Month
Local News January 24, 2018 0
Angela Hoeke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jack Hoeke and Ann Christenson. At school, Angela is involved in HOSA and band. Outside of school, she takes part in EMT training and works in... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Down Rival Ortonville Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 24, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs got back in the win column with a 51-46 victory over strong rival, the Ortonville Trojans. The locals moved their record to 5-6 with the win that was part of doubleheader high school basketball action in Ortonville Tuesday, January 23. “It is nice to get... Read more
Sixth-grader Mia Van Lith claimed the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at St. Lawrence School on January 23. Van Lith outlasted Layten Osowski in the tie breaker round to win the competition. Siera Wenzl finished third. Mia now takes the South Dakota State Bee Qualifying Test... Read more
MHS Musicians Audition for All-State Band
Local News January 22, 2018 0
Thirteen students from Milbank High School auditioned for the South Dakota All-State band. The South Dakota All-State Band concerts will be held in Rapid City on March 22-24. Auditioning from Milbank were: Back l. to r.- Logan Meyer (freshman trombone), Drake Rogers (freshman tuba), Noah Mursu (sophomore alto sax),... Read more
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
