Corey Hooth Appointed New Chief of Police for Milbank
Local News January 17, 2023 0
Corey Hooth was hired as the new Milbank Chief of Police during the regular meeting of the MIlbank City Council on Monday, January 16. Hooth says, “The timing of my official appointment was remarkable as it fell on the same day as my late father’s birthday. I felt like... Read more
A journey of 1000 points begins with a single basket, and Milbank senior Maurina Street arrived at her destination in Dell Rapids on January 14. Street earned 18 points against the Lady Quarriers to etch her name in the MHS history book. She became the fifth female basketball player... Read more
Max Lightfield to Represent South Dakota in DC
Local News January 17, 2023 0
Maxwell Lightfield, a senior at Milbank High School, was one of two South Dakota students and 104 students nationwide to be selected for the 2023 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Lightfield will join Senator John Thune (R) and Senator Mike Rounds (R) in representing South Dakota... Read more
Maurina Street Gets 1000th Point in Victory at Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 16, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Quarriers, 65-44, on Saturday, January 14, in Dell Rapids. Isabella Anderson pumped out 19 points to blaze a trail for Milbank. Maurina Street, a senior, scored 18 points and brought down five rebounds. Street punctuated her performance by dropping in the 1000th point... Read more
Joe Schulte Racks Up 16 Points at Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 15, 2023 0
The Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team took a loss to Dell Rapids — one of the best teams in the state — on the road on January 14. Logan Diede, head coach for Milbank, said, “We struggled out of the gate defensively to get them guarded, and we had a... Read more
Cassidy Schwagel to Compete in State Snow Queen on Saturday
Local News January 13, 2023 0
Cassidy Schwagel, Miss Milbank 2023, will compete at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, January 14, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. This year’s state festival marks the 77th year a winner has been crowned. Cassidy has been the reigning Miss Milbank since her coronation at The Valley... Read more
Mertens Scores 27 Points in Redfield Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2023 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Pheasants, 62-32, on the court in Redfield on Thursday, January 12. Garrett Mertens kept the Pheasants guessing when he fired in 27 points, including five three-pointers. The Pheasants stuck to him like glue in an unsuccessful attempt to thwart his hot streak, but the only... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Clip Lady Pheasants
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 13, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs bagged their third win in a row in their game against the Lady Pheasants on January 12 in Redfield. The final score was 37-25. Maurina Street nailed down a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Tyra Berry had 13 points, including three three-point bombs. She also... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Zip by Tiospa Zina
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 12, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs zipped past the Lady Wambdi, 69-38, on January 10 at Agency Village. Milbank used stellar shooting from three key players to take the win. Tyra Berry pocketed 19 points and made three rebounds. Maurina Street powered in 16 points and pulled down eight rebounds. Isabella Anderson... Read more
WVEC Director Election Set for March
Local News January 12, 2023 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) is making plans for its 81st annual membership meeting. The 2023 annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 23, at the Milbank High School. This year, three members must be selected to serve on the board of directors. They each will be elected... Read more
