Almost on cue, Mother Nature brought high winds to the Milbank area on Saturday, April 6, as if to usher in Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 8-12). The wind on Saturday afternoon was estimated to be 25-40 mph with gusts reaching 50 mph or more. It was more than... Read more
Siren Testing Set for April 10 During Severe Weather Awareness Week
CommunityUncategorized April 4, 2024 0
Kevin Schuelke, director of Grant County Emergency Management, reminds residents that local siren testing will be conducted in various communities on Wednesday, April 10. The Volunteer Fire alerting siren will sound at 10 a.m. and the Storm/ Tornado siren alert will sound at 10:15 a.m. Schuelke emphasized the purpose... Read more
MHS Students Participate in Drive Your Tractor to School Day
CommunityUncategorized March 21, 2024 0
Milbank’s Second Annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day dawned early for students who arrived by tractor and other machinery. Topping out at about 20-25 m.p.h. made the trip just a little bit slower, but by the time the bell rang, the parking lot at MHS was lined with equipment... Read more
Robin Schuelke, a math teacher at MHS, has been chosen as Milbank’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. Robin was nonplussed when Principal Dan Snaza declared she was the winner. “To be completely honest, I was shocked when Mr. Snaza announced my name,” she says. “I tell my students that... Read more
Michael Erdahl
ObituariesUncategorized March 17, 2024 0
Michael Erdahl, 68, of Milbank, South Dakota, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Arrangements are pending at this time. Please return as Michael’s life story will be placed here when it becomes available. Read more
Bulldog Garrett Mertens Sinks 1000th Point
Milbank Area Boys BasketballUncategorized March 6, 2024 0
Garrett Mertens, along with his hometown fans and visitors, watched as the 1000th point of his high school career rolled in the bucket. Garrett accomplished the milestone in the final minutes, of the final quarter, of the final basketball game he played as a senior Bulldog in the Milbank... Read more
Milbank took down Tiospa Zina 59-50 on Friday, March 1, to punch their ticket to the SoDak 16. But Tiospa Zina was no slouch. The Bulldogs had squeaked out a 57-55 victory against the Wambdi just seven days before on February 23, and Tiospa Zina arrived at the Milbank... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Scrap with the Panthers at Dakota XII
Milbank Area Girls BasketballUncategorized February 5, 2024 0
Claire Snaza put up 10 points and Belle Pauli brought down 10 rebounds to lead the Lady Bulldogs in their game against Dakota Valley during the Dakota XII/NEC Clash in Madison on February 3. Tyra Berry scored eight points. Berry also added five boards and three steals. Averie Schuneman... Read more
Pop Goes the Pops Concert on February 5 at MHS
CommunityUncategorized February 1, 2024 0
Once you pop you can’t stop! Enjoy an evening of your favorites at the annual MHS Pops Concert on Monday, February 5. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Activity... Read more
Isabella Vogel November Student of the Month
CommunityUncategorized January 30, 2024 0
Senior Isabella Vogel was chosen as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Pamela Vogel. Isabella is active in band, choir, HOSA, oral interpretation, and theater. She is also a member of National Honor Society. Isabella participates in youth group, enjoys... Read more
