Milbank Area Travels To Madison For First Round Football Playoffs
Milbank Area Football October 25, 2016 0
The number six-seeded Milbank Area Bulldogs drew the number three-seeded Madison Bulldogs for the first round of the Class 11A football playoffs. The two teams will go head-to-head for a rematch in the final regular season game. “It’s disheartening to lose the last game of the regular season and... Read more
Two MHS mixed quartets have been selected to join nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra at South Dakota’s All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Saturday, October 29. The Sioux Falls Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue. The Grand Concert will be broadcast live Saturday... Read more
It’s almost Halloween. Time for tricks and treats! The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Milbank Fire Department know witch way to go for treats. The Chamber will host its annual Treat Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Main Street in Milbank. “All businesses are welcome to participate,... Read more
Bulldog Runners Find Success At State Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country October 24, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs cross country team went the distance at the 2016 State Class A meet in Huron on October 22. The girls finished in eleventh place with 182 points. Custer was crowned the Class A champion. They had 62 points. “The girls’ 11th place finish is the highest... Read more
Girls Tennis Team Presented With Season Awards
Milbank Area Tennis October 24, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis season ended with its annual awards potluck October 18, at the high school. Head coach, Jim Dahl, presented the awards. Senior Paige Johnson was named to the Academic All-State team. To receive this award a player must be a senior, have participated in the sport... Read more
Community Transit Explains Future Growth To County Commissioners
Local News October 24, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met for their regular monthly meeting October 18, at the Grant County Courthouse. Bill Tostenson, driver for the Community Transit, and Bobbie Bohlen, Executive Director of the Grant County Development Corporation, addressed the board. Tostenson thanked the commissioners for their continual support and outlined future... Read more
Parent-Teacher Conferences – Tuesday and Wednesday
Local News October 24, 2016 0
Parent-Teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Students will be released early both days. Koch School students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. St. Lawrence students will be released... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth and seventh grade students are using books and reading to connect with students across the globe. The Global Read Aloud was created six years ago by a teacher in Wisconsin, Pernille Ripp, and has grown to nearly one million students this year. “The goal is... Read more
What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
Special Olympics Bowlers Roll On to State
Local News October 23, 2016 0
Nine bowlers from Milbank competed in the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament October 14, in Aberdeen and all will advance to State. The state bowling tournament is Friday, November 4, in Aberdeen. Courtney Kroemer rolled a second place finish and Tyler Johnson took third. Chris Stodolski, Briar Zuraff, and... Read more
