MHS Crowns Schmitt and Snaza Royalty
Local News September 14, 2015 0
Milbank High School Homecoming Coronation was performed before a packed house this evening. The ceremony concluded with the crowning of Queen Morgan Schmitt, daughter of Neal and Lisa Schmitt, and King Isaac Snaza, son of Brad and Sara Snaza. They will reign over the 2015 Homecoming festivities this week.... Read more
Amy Thue is the newest member on the Milbank School District Board of Education. Monday’s board meeting (Sept 14) marks the commencement of her duties in an official capacity with school in session. Thue, Communications Director for Avera Health, was appointed to the board to replace Gwen Biersbach, who... Read more
So Close! Dawgs Drop To Cavaliers In Barn-Burner
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2015 1
In an exciting matchup that went down to the wire, the Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-13 loss to the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Friday night at Clark Swisher Field. The Dawgs fell to 2-1 on the season with the loss. “This is a hard loss to swallow,” stated... Read more
When Is This Construction Going To Be Done?
Local News September 12, 2015 0
The past few months have been challenging for drivers in Milbank with dozens of detours and constant road construction along Highway 12. People keep asking the same question – when will it be done? Here’s the update. Third Avenue is now open. Traffic has been rerouted for the closing... Read more
Milbank Police Search for Stolen Vehicle
Local News September 9, 2015 0
The Milbank Police Department is asking citizens for help in locating a stolen vehicle from Milbank Ford. The missing vehicle is a black 2008 GMC Yukon with dealer plates D929 in the rear window and Milbank Ford blue and white paper plates in the license holders. Staff from Milbank... Read more
Grant County Voters Facing Taxing Matters
Local News September 3, 2015 1
The Grant County Commission held a special hearing Tuesday in the courthouse. Open to the public, it served as an opportunity for the commission to delineate important aspects of its newly defined budget and explain and answer questions pertaining to the upcoming special election on September 29. In July, the... Read more
MHS King and Queen Homecoming Candidates Announced
Local News September 2, 2015 0
Milbank High School students have selected candidates for king and queen in preparation for Homecoming 2015 slated for September 14-18. Vying for the queen crown are: Shelby Booth, daughter of Shaun and Denise Booth; Morgan Schmitt, daughter of Neal and Lisa Schmitt; Mikayla Street, daughter of Grant and Shari... Read more
Runners Earn Top Places at Milbank’s Breath Easy Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 1, 2015 0
Runners from the Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams finished in the top eight during the Milbank Breath Easy meet at Pine Hills Golf Course Monday. Leading the pack in the varsity girls 4K race was freshman Taylor Thue with a second place finish. Eighth grader Danica... Read more
Girl Scout Troop 43415 of Milbank will accept donations for its Caring Kits for Kids project until Monday, September 7, according to troop leader Abby Tschakert. This is a Silver Award project taken on solely by troop member Christena Whitman. The intent is to help others by creating mood-lifting... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Drop Hard Fought Battle To Arlington
Milbank Area Volleyball September 1, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs played a hard fought game, but suffered a 3-1 non-conference volleyball loss to Class B Arlington Thursday in its first road game of the season. Milbank Area dropped to 1-1 overall. The locals got behind early in the first set and trailed 2-7. The... Read more
