Three Milbank High School speech and debate students took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament in Yankton on January 27 and January 28. Claire Mischel placed fourth in Novice Original Oratory. She also competed in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nathan Loutsch and Kimberlly Aburto competed in junior varsity... Read more
When will the Kiwanis Car on Ice Sink?
Local News January 31, 2017 0
Need some cold hard cash? Look no further than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis Car on Ice is parked on top of Hurley Pond and ready to roll – right to the bottom. Guess the day and time that happens and you could win $500. Tickets are on sale now... Read more
Fischer and Folk Named NEC Wrestling Champs
Milbank Area Wrestling January 29, 2017 0
Milbank High School wrestlers Riley Folk and Eli Fischer were named Northeast Conference wrestling champions during the individual NEC tournament January 26, in Groton. Fischer, a freshman, pinned his opponent from Sisseton to enter the finals where he beat Gage Burke of Clark-Willow Lake by a score of 8-2.... Read more
Trevetts Cafe 48 Years of Memories
Local News January 28, 2017 5
Trevett’s Cafe, one of Milbank’s most treasured eateries, is closing its doors after 48 years of dishing out classic home cooking and more than 4 million cups of coffee. Trevett’s last day is Tuesday, January 31. If you spent time in Milbank in the last five decades, you probably... Read more
Milbank High School senior, Hallie Van Sambeek, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Rodney and Stacy Van Sambeek. At MHS, Hallie is involved in band. She records statistics for the wrestling team and participates in the youth bowling league at... Read more
Catholic Schools Week is Saturday, January 28 through Friday, February 3. The theme this year is SonForce Kids. The week is filled with out- of-this-world adventure. Along the way, students learn to trust in God, unite with God, train to serve God, follow God, and lead others to faith... Read more
MMS Students Place at Essay Contest
Local News January 26, 2017 0
Four students from Milbank Middle School placed in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The students will be honored at a banquet at the Watertown Elks Lodge Thursday, February 2. Seventh graders Hattie Muellenbach, Isaac Sousa, and Hailey Hupke earned the top three places. Muellenbach tied for first... Read more
Today, January 25, marks one month since the Grant County area was struck by the 2016 Christmas Day ice storm. The storm left turmoil in its wake for nearly five days and 3,500 Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative members without power. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard declared a state of... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs staged a barn-burner with its rival the Ortonville Trojans Tuesday, January 24, in Ortonville. The game stretched into double overtime. The score was tied six times and the lead changed hands 13 times. Milbank Area trailed 25-22 at half time and the score sat at 44-44... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The 2017 Walk is scheduled for June 9-10. Teams have until January 31 to sign up. “There is no registration fee the first year,” stated core committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “We are trying to develop... Read more
