The Grant-Deuel School team won the donkey basketball mini-tournament at Milbank High School on March 14. The tournament was sponsored by the Bulldogs Fighting Cancer team. In the opening game, MHS students and the MHS faculty tied at the end of regulation. To settle the tie, senior Matt Lenards... Read more
MHS 1967 State Champions Honored in Sioux Falls
Local News March 17, 2017 0
The 1967 boys basketball team from Milbank was honored as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their State Class A championship title. Players, coaches, and cheerleaders were recognized during the 2017 State A tournament Thursday, March 16, in Sioux Falls. Present for the event were: (Back l. to r.)... Read more
Habaneros Hispano Restaurant and Bar became a member of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and celebrated March 16, with a ribbon cutting. “We are happy to welcome Habanaros as a chamber member and celebrate with them,” stated Chamber Director Chelcie Eischens. The restaurant opened for business in August... Read more
Mark and Linda Comstock are on their way to the state basketball tournament in Sioux Falls. It’s the same trip they took 50 years ago, but in 1967, Mark rode the team bus and Linda drove her family’s Rambler with Barb Melgard riding shotgun. It was the year the... Read more
It’s been 50 years, but players, coaches, and fans still talk about the Miracle of ’67. In 1967, the Milbank High School boys basketball team captured its first State Class A title. Fast forward to 2017 – the 1967 team will again be honored. This time, during the 2017... Read more
The Concordia Chapel Choir from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota will perform in Ortonville on March 16. Ortonville is the choir’s second stop on its annual regional tour. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church at 9 NW 3rd Street. The concert is free... Read more
Mielitz, Bien and Cummins Make All-Conference Teams
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball March 14, 2017 0
Three MHS players were named to All-Northeast Conference basketball teams. They are Seniors Caryssa Mielitz and Nate Bien and sophomore Gabbi Cummins. Mielitz, a first-team honoree, led the Lady Bulldogs’ scoring this season with 380 points. She averaged 16.5 points per game making 146-of-329 attempts from the field for... Read more
Milbank School Board Accepts Resignations
Local News March 14, 2017 0
Staffing changes were approved during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, March 13. “We have some disappointing and unexpected resignations this year,” said Graf. “But we wish them all well in their future endeavors.” Shelly Loehrer submitted her resignation as kindergarten teacher at Koch... Read more
Jason Karels Hired as MHS Building Trades Instructor
Local News March 13, 2017 0
Jason Karels has been hired as the building trades instructor for the Milbank School District. He replaces Clee Brakke who will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. “We welcome Jason to the district,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf, during the regular meeting of the school board Monday,... Read more
Milbank High School alumnus, John Trevett, has been hired to coach the newly added track and field event, pole vault, this season. His supplemental contract was approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, March 13, at its regular meeting. “Pole vault was a passion for me,... Read more
