Eighth grade student, Alaina Rausch, earned the top achievement in Milbank’s Middle School band. She was named to the South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Band for three consecutive years. “This is a great honor for Alaina and our band program,” said Milbank band director Susan Karels. “This is the first time... Read more
Nine Bulldog Grapplers Earn Way to Awards Stand
Milbank Area Wrestling January 18, 2016 0
Nine Milbank Area Bulldog wrestlers earned a medal at the Harrisburg Wrestling Invitational Saturday by placing in the top six of their respective weight classes. Jake Anderson, Taran Mogard and Tanner Kettwig led the Dawgs with a fourth place finish. Chris Loutsch, Koben Huber and Ben Nelson landed in... Read more
Left to right, Kimberlly Aburto, Macie Redmond, Claire Mischel, Connor Lightfield, Rebekah Tuchscherer and Shawn Stemsrud. The Milbank High School debate team won the Class A Sweepstakes at the Sioux Falls Lincoln Silverbowl tournament Friday and Saturday, January 15 and 16. Students competed in three rounds of individual events... Read more
Stolen Milbank Vehicle Found Crashed
Local News January 18, 2016 0
In the early hours Friday, January 15, around 1 a.m., the Milbank Police Department responded to a stolen vehicle call in downtown Milbank. It was reported that a black 2010 Dodge Avenger driven by local resident Dustin Fahleen had been taken from the parking lot behind the Pump Bar.... Read more
The Knights of Columbus will host their annual free throw contest Sunday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence school gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages nine to 14. It’s free and no advance registration is required. “We would like as many kids... Read more
Children Get Set For Kindergarten Registration
Local News January 15, 2016 0
Calling all five-year-olds! It’s time to sign up for school! The Milbank School District has scheduled its kindergarten screening for Friday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. The screening is for any child who will be five years of age before September 1,... Read more
Milbank School Board Meeting Focuses on Legislative Proposals
Local News January 13, 2016 0
A primary topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education Monday, January 11, was Governor Daugaard’s State-of-the-State Address. The address was to be presented the next day, Tuesday, January 12, and a good share of it was expected to be devoted to the Blue... Read more
Dawgs Cruise To Three Dual Wrestling Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to three dual wrestling victories during a quadrangular meet Tuesday, January 12, at the Milbank Armory to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Dawgs started off the night by dominating Ortonville 64-0. Milbank Area battled Redfield-Doland in its second dual of the evening.... Read more
New Doctor To Serve Milbank Area
Local News January 12, 2016 0
Avera Medical Group Milbank announced Thomas Lechner, MD, will join the clinic effective Feb. 29. As a family practitioner, Lechner will provide medical care for patients of all ages, from birth through end of... Read more
City Council Hears Request To Relocate Train Depot Buildings
Local News January 12, 2016 0
A request was presented to the Milbank City Council during its regular meeting Monday, January 11, to save and relocate the train depot that is currently at Lake Farley Park. The request was made by Jerry Brown and Jim Warrey. Brown indicated there is a group interested in restoring,... Read more
