The MHS senior band and choir students attended the musical Grease on April 2, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Thirty-six students enjoyed the evening performance along with chaperones Rick and Miriam Schwenn, Jason and Susan Karels, and Stacy Schmidt. Seniors: Front row: Jose Chen and Nadia... Read more
Bulldog Tennis Team Starts Season
Milbank Area Tennis April 2, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team will feature new faces in their opening match Thursday, April 4 in Pipestone, Minnesota. “We are a very young team this year,” says head coach Jim Dahl. “Our goal will be to improve steadily and learn the strategies of the game. David Basilio... Read more
Scouts Win at Pinewood Derby Races
Local News April 2, 2017 0
Area Cub Scouts won trophies for top places during the annual Pinewood Derby March 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In the Veterans division, Peyton Bauer won first place and Jonathan Mobley finished second. In the Rookies division, Keaton Johnson earned the top place, Denim Fahleen placed second, and Nathan... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth grade student, Avery Whitesitt, was the local winner of the Grant County Conservation District’s Arbor Day essay contest. She is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Whitesitt. All sixth grade Middle School students wrote an essay. Her essay advances to the state competition. Avery’s winning... Read more
Milbank School Board Authorizes Land Sale
Local News April 2, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved a motion during a special meeting March 27, to authorize President Dick Schwandt to complete the sale of a parcel of land to Merle Busjahn. The board previously approved the sale of approximately one acre of land to Busjahn for $1,000... Read more
Seventh grade students from Milbank Middle School attended Camp Med on March 30. The event was sponsored by the Northeast South Dakota Area Health Education Center. “We have brought this event to our school the past couple of years,” said Milbank Middle School Principal Kris Evje. “It gives our... Read more
For 25 years, a group of local people have taken over the stage in the South Shore School. They have transported audiences back to the good old days of Hee Haw. One of the event organizers, Becky Campbell, said, “The faces of the characters have changed, but the show... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council recently presented a check for $100 to Milbank Community Pride for the Hurley Park Ice Rink. The student council sold Valentines Day bags filled with candy and a small card to raise the funds. Read more
Governor Declares March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
Local News March 30, 2017 0
At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, March 30, 2017, as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day,” calling on all South Dakotans to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of the men and women who served during the Vietnam... Read more
MHS Track Teams Start Race to State
Milbank Area Track and Field March 28, 2017 0
Milbank Area Head Coach Eric Townsend heads into his 16th year coaching track and field. The 2017 season will be his seventh as head coach for the Bulldogs. The first meet is the Whetstone Invitational Tuesday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. “We return all 12 girls and 11 boys... Read more
