Clee Brakke Retires as MHS Woodshop Teacher
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Clee Brakke will retire following the completion of the 2016-2017 school year. He submitted his resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Brakke graduated from Black Hills State University. He began his teaching career in 1973 in Eagle Butte and... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs secured a Northeast Conference win over Sisseton on January 5. They also defeated the West Central Trojans on January 7. Milbank Area dominated the Sisseton Redmen for the second time this season. The Lady Bulldogs held a 7-6 advantage after one quarter of play and widened... Read more
The sophomore class at Milbank High School is sponsoring a penny war to raise money for three charities – The Make-A-Wish Foundation, 65 Roses, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The penny war will run from January 9, until January 20. The penny buckets are on display in the Milbank... Read more
Officials Take Oath of Office
Local News January 5, 2017 0
Grant County Auditor, Karen Layher, administered the oath of office to five elected officials during the Grant County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 3. Bill Street, newly-elected Grant County commissioner for District 2 and incumbent commissioner Doug Stengel, representing District 4, were sworn in to start the meeting. Commissioner Mike... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs celebrated another stellar high school volleyball season with an awards ceremony over Christmas vacation. Several awards were given by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Four seniors were presented plaques to commemorate their achievements. Caryssa Mielitz was named co-most valuable player and co-team captain. She led... Read more
Farm and Home Show Celebrates 69 Years
Local News January 5, 2017 0
The 69th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show starts Friday, January 13, and runs through Saturday, January 14. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. “Over 80 vendors... Read more
4-H Shooting Sports begin this month. Shooting sports are open to all area youth between age 8 and 18. Youth do not need to be an active 4-H member to participate. Archery, BB gun, air rifle, and air pistol will be offered. Archery registration takes place Monday, January 9,... Read more
First Baby of 2017 Born
Local News January 4, 2017 3
The first baby of 2017 was born at Milbank Area Hospital Avera Tuesday, January 3, but it was an unexpected stop for parents, Ethan and Ashley Robish of West Fargo, North Dakota. The couple was enroute to Sioux Falls with an overnight visit planned at parents Al and Shirley... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Cagers Down The Cardinals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 4, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs downed the Deuel Cardinals 64-54 as part of double header basketball action at the Milbank Armory Tuesday, January 3. The locals improved to 3-3 on the season with the victory. Milbank Area got out to a solid start. Molly Rick found the net for... Read more
The Milbank Area girls and boys basketball teams take on the Sisseton Redmen in a double-header Thursday, January 5, at the Milbank Armory. The girls varsity game is slated for approximately 6:30 p.m. The boys varsity game follows. The Bulldogs Fighting Cancer team hosts its annual Pink Night during... Read more
