Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative Urges Caution
Local News January 13, 2017 0
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative cautions snowmobile operators to be vigilant, especially if deviating from marked trails. “Watch for debris from broken poles in the ditches and fields in areas damaged by the Christmas Day ice storm,” warned Dave Page, WVEC General Manager. Page says some clean up has... Read more
Fraasch Follows In Family Footsteps
Local News January 12, 2017 1
Every high school senior anticipates flying from the nest, but Brooke Fraasch, daughter of Wayde and Amber Fraasch, plans to be flying higher than most. Fraasch received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “I was bouncing off the walls with excitement when... Read more
Weinkauf Punches Ticket to State
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 12, 2017 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs had a solid showing at the Sisseton Invitational gymnastics meet on January 7. Several personal best scores were added to the team’s total. The highlight of the meet was Mackenzie Weinkauf securing her spot in the State Class A gymnastics meet. She earned her third... Read more
The Milbank Backpack Program is essential to families in Milbank and the surrounding area. It provides weekend meals for children who might otherwise go hungry. In its sixth year, the program provides food for 120 to 140 students each year. The program is run completely by volunteers. Each week,... Read more
Milbank High School sophomore Nathan Loutsch won third place in the annual American Legion District 5 High School Oratorical Scholarship contest on January 8. Nathan is the son of Jeff and Marie Loutsch. He was awarded $50. Mary Albright, a Sisseton High School senior, was the top finisher and... Read more
Bulldogs Grapplers Gain Experience
Milbank Area Wrestling January 10, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team went 2-1 at the Sioux Valley Quadrangular on January 5. They were 1-3 at the Big Stone Therapies Border Battle January 7, at the Milbank Armory. In Volga during the Sioux Valley quadrangular, Milbank defeated Sioux Valley 48-30 before falling 38-31 to Redfield-Doland. The... Read more
Milbank Schools Enhance English Learning Services
Local News January 10, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Billie Jo Giesel as an English Language Learning paraprofessional during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Giesel was hired for the joint position with the Deuel School District. “We continue to enroll additional ELL students all the time,... Read more
Boyd and Kathy Sussex Resign from MHS
Local News January 9, 2017 1
Boyd and Kathy Sussex submitted their resignations to the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Boyd graduated from Valley City State College in Valley City, North Dakota, and coached... Read more
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
