Gesswein’s Bob Olson – Chrysler/ASE Tech of the Year
Local News December 6, 2016 1
Bob Olson, an ASE-certified auto technician at Gesswein Motors in Milbank, was selected as the Chrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Olson was chosen as the top Chrysler/ASE tech from over 300,000 professionals nationwide. The annual ASE awards spotlight top scorers on the ASE certification tests and include on-the-job... Read more
Fire Outside New Milbank Hospital
Local News December 6, 2016 0
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to the south side of the new Milbank Healthcare Campus at 6 p.m. Monday, December 5. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, a large roll-off container used for construction debris was ablaze. “Because of the size of the container, firefighters extinguished the fire... Read more
Joyce Hofhenke, who lives at 331 E. Bell Avenue in Milbank, was named the second winner of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. She receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Chamber Events Director, Laura Kelly, reminds community members to nominate their neighbors for... Read more
Students Present First Recital at Abbey Of The Hills
Local News December 6, 2016 0
Abbey of the Hills formed the backdrop for Kristi Seehafer’s piano students, during their Christmas recital December 4. For most of the students, it was their first public performance. Vocal music included a rendition of Silver Bells, presented by the Tony and Kim Folk family, and the piano students... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs captured seventh place at their opening wrestling tournament – the Watertown Dual. The meet was held December 3, at the Watertown Civic Arena. Milbank suffered a 51-24 loss to Harrisburg to start the day. The Dawgs then fell 60-18 to Watertown and 60-12 to Pierre. They... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs basketball team takes the court for their 2016-2017 season opener Thursday, December 8. They host Tiospa Zina at the Milbank Armory. Milbank alumnus Brian Pauli is the new head coach. “I would say I’m a motion offensive-minded coach,” Pauli said. “And play an aggressive... Read more
MHS Students Perform at Honor Band
Local News December 5, 2016 0
The 26th Annual North Area Honor Band Concert was held December 3, in Aberdeen. The event was hosted by Northern State University in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Twelve Milbank High School students helped make up the 97-piece band. The musicians were under the direction of Dr. Jason Caslor,... Read more
Three Lady Bulldogs Named to All-NEC Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball December 5, 2016 0
Three Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs were named to the All-Northeast Conference volleyball team. Receiving the honor were seniors Caryssa Mielitz and Mikaela Hoeke and junior Molly Rick. They join players from the conference including: Megan Streier, Aberdeen Roncalli; Laken Olson, Britton-Hecla; Abbie Bratland, Clark-Willow Lake; Audrey Wanner and Gia... Read more
Milbank Native Tom Patterson Finds Perfect Fit in The Big Apple
Local News December 4, 2016 0
Milbank native Tom Patterson, son of former Milbank residents Norm and Nancy Patterson doesn’t have a work from home job, but he still works in his underwear every day. Patterson is the founder of Tommy John, a New York-based company that produces and markets an innovative line of men’s... Read more
Dwight Schweer of Milbank was the second big winner in the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Milbank Mistletoe holiday promotion drawing Saturday, December 3. He won $500 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the sixth name drawn. Schweer was working at Runnings when his name was drawn. Five other... Read more
