The Milbank High School music department will provide lively entertainment during its annual Pops Concert Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. The Jazz band, under the direction of Susan Karels, will perform a few numbers as well as the color guard group. The MHS choir,... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee is working hard to continue to grow its annual event and needs your help in doing so. “Currently nine teams are signed up to take part,” stated committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “More teams are needed and welcome. The core... Read more
MHS Students Audition For SD All-State Band
Local News February 2, 2016 0
Back row, left to right, Kellie Christians, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Rachelle Gabriel, Chase Pinkert, Keaton Hagen and Jamie DeVaal. Front row, Kimberlly Aburto, Sadie Holland, Rebecca Loehrer, Brooke Fraasch, Korinne Roggenbuck, Kimberly Van Sambeek and Christina Lusk. Thirteen students from Milbank High School auditioned for the top band in the... Read more
Nominations Open For Teacher Of The Year
Local News February 2, 2016 0
Do you have a favorite teacher? One who goes above and beyond? Are they dedicated and inspiring, but go unrecognized for their efforts? Why not nominate them for the Teacher of the Year Award? “Please take the time to recognize a teacher that is an important part of your... Read more
The second set of parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District have been set for the 2015-2016 school year.Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Monday, February 8, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Students will be released from school early both days. Koch... Read more
Milbank Places Five Wrestlers At Lee Wolf Invite
Milbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs sent five grapplers to the awards stand at the Lee Wolf Invitational wrestling tournament in Aberdeen Saturday, January 30. Jake Anderson set the pace for the locals with a second place finish. Cole Dockter and Taran Mogard landed in sixth place while Tyler Krause and Isaac... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs turned things around and came up with two big high school girls basketball victories this past weekend to improve to 5-10 on the season. Milbank Area edged out Aberdeen Roncalli 53-46 in a Northeast Conference showdown Friday night at the Milbank Armory. The locals... Read more
Today, January 29, is the 43rd Anniversary of the day the first female jet pilot was hired by a major U.S. airline. Her name is Emily Warner Howell and she paved the runway for every girl with her head in the clouds. Kala Loehrer of Milbank, who officially became... Read more
In a world filled with tragedy and turmoil, too often people give up and decide they cannot make a difference. It is a testament to the integrity and generosity of the people of Grant County that they buck that trend. Every year, they spread joy to others and eagerly... Read more
Jason Veen Retires From 740th Transportation Company
Local News January 28, 2016 0
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Veen of Milbank retired from the South Dakota Army National Guard December 15, 2015, with 20 years of military service. Veen served with the 740th Transportation Company in Milbank as a team leader, a position he’s held since 2008. Veen began his military career... Read more
