Seventh-Grade Volleyball Team Wins First at Morris Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball October 16, 2025 0
The seventh-grade Lady Bulldogs volleyball team finished their 2025 season by winning their division of the Morris Tournament on Friday, October 11. Coach Jena Schulte commented, ”The girls played so well today. They have come so far this season. I am so proud of their perseverance and hard work!.... Read more
The Bulldogs hosted the Milbank Invitational oral interpretation meet on Monday, October 6. Keira Steffen led the way with a Superior Plus rating in the Non-Original Oratory division. The oral interp team is coached by MHS teacher Anna Hamm. Complete Ratings for Milbank:Colton Roark: Storytelling- Superior ; Humor- SuperiorPreston... Read more
A total of 45 donors stepped up to help save lives during the LifeServe Blood Center community blood drive held in Milbank on Tuesday, October 7. Of those 45 donors, 40 were eligible to give, and 39 units were collected. Abbie Arneson, territory representative of LifeServe Blood Center said,... Read more
Eighth-Grade Volleyball Team Ends Season With Fourth Place at Morris
Milbank Area Volleyball October 16, 2025 0
Head coach Becky Johnson and the Lady Bulldogs eighth-grade volleyball team finished their 2025 season on October 11 in Morris, Minnesota. Milbank placed fourth in their division at the Morris Tournament. Kendra Grong led the Lady Bulldogs at 32 of 35 serving with 10 aces during the event. Keira... Read more
The Milbank oral interp team, coached by MHS teacher Anna Hamm, started their 2025-2026 season on the road. The team traveled to Summit for their first meet on Saturday, October 4. Colton Roark led the Bulldogs by earning a Superior Plus rating in the Storytelling division. Complete Ratings for... Read more
Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Coming to Hometown Christmas in Milbank
Local News October 16, 2025 0
The Milbank Area Chamber’s annual Hometown Christmas will glow even bigger and brighter this year. Two full days —Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6– will be packed with activities for all ages. Check this list twice: shopping events, the soup walk, Lego contest, free Christmas movie, vendor fair,... Read more
The Milbank High School Vocal Music Department will present their Fall Concert on Monday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 and $5. The MHS Concert Choir, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform “Lightning” by Greg Gilpin;... Read more
Scoular, Ordonez, and Brown Win NEC Titles
Milbank Area Cross Country October 14, 2025 0
Varsity Bulldog Jeter Scoular crossed the finish line nearly 20 seconds before his nearest competitor to take the NEC cross country title on October 9 in Webster. The Milbank boys as a team were also in hot pursuit of the crown, but were edged out by Deuel by just... Read more
Senior golfer Jonathan DeBoer and junior Thomas Bass each forged a story of success at the 2025 South Dakota Class A Golf Tournament. “Jonathan struggled on Day One and was sitting in 30th place (82), but he came roaring back with one of the best scores on Day Two.... Read more
The Milbank Middle School marching band earned first-place honors in their division of the Lake Region Marching Band Festival. The festival was held in Groton on October 10. Seventeen bands competed in three divisions –middle school, combined high school, and high school. Bands included Warner, Holgate-Simmons Middle School, Milbank... Read more
