Four senior players and three senior students managers were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team at a season-end potluck Monday, March 7. Senior players Cara Berkner, Shelby Hooth, Mikayla Street and Tori Brandenburger were given special gifts by the coaches and congratulated... Read more
Resignations Accepted At Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News March 8, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved several staff resignations and contract adjustments at a special meeting of the board Monday, March 7. The board accepted the resignation of Koch School Principal Tim Lease. Lease and his family will relocate to Brookings, South Dakota. (See additional story here... Read more
Milbank School Principal Resigns
Local News March 8, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of Koch School Principal Tim Lease during a special meeting of the board Monday, March 7. Lease will relocate his family to Brookings, where he has accepted a position as principal at Medary Elementary School. Before joining the Milbank... Read more
Forty-six young grapplers from the Milbank Booster Club wrestling program earned their way to the region tournament with top finishes at the district tournament in Clear Lake Saturday, March 5. Milbank will be well represented at the region youth wrestling tournament Saturday, March 12, in Madison. All 46 will... Read more
Milbank High School junior, Connor Lightfield, and senior Rebekah Tuchscherer were named co-champions in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the State A Debate and Individual Events Tournament Friday and Saturday, March 4-5 in Aberdeen. “Connor and Rebekah both went undefeated throughout the tournament,” explained head coach Natasha Hartman. “Since they are... Read more
Alaina Rausch Recognized At All-State Band Concert
Local News March 8, 2016 0
Alaina Rausch, eighth grade student from Milbank Middle School, participated in the 17th annual Middle School All-State Band in Pierre this past weekend. Alaina was recognized during the concert for being a three-year participant. “I want to give a special congratulations to Alaina for her third year of participation... Read more
The Grant County Soccer Association held its annual meeting Thursday, February 25. New board members were elected. Bill Steinlicht, board president for 14 years, stepped down from his seat. “Bill has been an active member of the association along with his wife, Kathy,” stated Melissa Schuneman, incoming president. “Bill... Read more
MHS Student Council Gives Donation To New Hospital
Local News March 4, 2016 0
The Milbank High School student council presented a $250 check to Jim Gesswein, chairman of Avera Milbank Area Hospital board. The council raised money throughout the year during different fundraisers in an effort to give back to the community. Along with donating to the hospital building fund, the council... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee recently donated $2,500 to the Milbank Avera Cancer Support Group.The donation will help to continue their efforts in educating and supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. “The cancer support group is a great way for people to help... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs competed in the opening game of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament Monday, February 29, in Groton. The Dawgs played their hearts out, held their heads high and battled to the finish, but fell short with a 69-30 loss to Aberdeen Roncalli. The team finished the... Read more
