Summer Food Service Program Begins at Koch School
The Milbank School District sponsors a summer food service program at Koch School beginning Tuesday, May 30. The program ties in with the Milbank OST and MAYA programs to provide meals for children at no charge. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and snack from 2... Read more
Area Youth Complete Boys Basketball Camps
Milbank High School boys basketball coaches Matt Bastian and Ryan Scoular conducted a basketball camp for athletes in grades 3 through 6. They focused on the fundamentals of the game and team play. “The boys have been great to work with and have shown a great deal of enthusiasm... Read more
MHS Musicians Receive Season-End Awards
The Milbank High School band and choir members received year-end awards on May 16. Korinne Roggenbuck received the John Phillip Sousa Award. The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to Allison Grear. Seniors Jimmie Berkner and Tim Gabriel were given the National School Choral Award. Mackayla Schuelke received the... Read more
Mundwiler To Perform with Prairie Repertory Theatre for Summer Stock
Prairie Repertory Theatre of Brookings presents four shows this summer. The theatre group performs Sister Act; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Over the River and Through the Woods; and The Full Monty. Jamie Mundwiler, Milbank High School alumna, is a member of the theatre company and involved... Read more
Q-Fest Cooks Needed
Calling all cooks for the annual Lake Farley Summer Event Series Q-Fest on Saturday, June 24. Q-Fest features three categories of meat – ribs, brisket, and chicken. The meat is provided by the Chamber. “Enter one category or up to all three,” stated Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Event... Read more
First Bank & Trust Awards Scholarships to Local Students
First Bank & Trust presented four MHS students with $500 scholarships. The students include: Macie Redmond, daughter of Jason and Geri Redmond, who plans to attend the University of Minnesota to major in Animal Science Pre-Vet; Mikaela Hoeke, daughter of Scott and Nancy Hoeke, who plans to attend South... Read more
Milbank Boys Track Team Claims Region Title
The Milbank High School boys track team captured the Region 1A team title Thursday, May 18, at AB Campbell Stadium in Milbank.It was the second consecutive title for the Bulldogs. In addition to the title, numerous athletes punched their ticket to the State Class A track and field meet... Read more
New City Banners Flying in Milbank
New banners were hung along Highway 12 and Highway 15 in Milbank. The set of 45 banners boast the motto,” Live, Grow, Thrive.” The “Live” banner features Lake Farley. The “Grow” banner showcases the agriculture of the area and the “Thrive” banner shows the Main Street cityscape. The Milbank... Read more
Local Firefighters Honored During Annual Banquet
The Milbank Fire Department held its annual banquet where active members and honorary retired members were recognized. Special guests attending were City of Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety and city councilman Joel Foster. Members were recognized for their years of service to the department. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke received his... Read more
Ten Musicians Selected to South Dakota Honor Choir
Ten students from the Milbank High School choir were selected into the 44th annual South Dakota Honor Choir, according to MHS choir director Miriam Schwenn. The students auditioned for the choir earlier this year by preparing a solo, taking a written test, sight-singing and being evaluated on their tonal... Read more