Sheila Dailie’s piano students presented a Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on December 11. A family potluck was served by Kenne Dailie and Dave and Rhonda Zinter after the performance.Musicians included:Front: (l. to r.) Liam Koepke, Jenna Pederson, Priya Zemlicka, Bennett Schwandt, Eli Whipkey, Landon Athey, and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose Against Lennox in Double OT
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 13, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker against Lennox on Thursday, December 10 on the road. Lennox eked out the win at 42-41 in two overtimes. Milbank’s Isabella Anderson, a sophomore, fired in 22 points to lead both teams in scoring. She connected on six two-point shots and... Read more
Pat DeFea Has Helped Kids Get to School for Almost 40 Years
Local News December 12, 2022 1
Pat DeFea has kept the wheels on the bus going round and round for Milbank’s kids for 24 years. Pat and his wife Steph have owned DeFea Transportation, the company that contracts with the Milbank School District for school bus service, since he purchased the business from the Henze... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Redmen in Season Opener
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2022 0
Milbank traveled to Sisseton on December 8 and returned with the 10-point victory at 55-45. Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team, said, “It was good to get that first one under our belts with a win in the process. The boys were so excited to get... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Drop Season Opener to Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2022 0
The Milbank girls basketball team took the loss in their season opener against Sisseton on December 8. The final score sat at 29-62.Maurina Street led the Lady Bulldogs with 11 points. She also claimed possession of five rebounds. Claire Snaza put up eight points for Milbank and grabbed three... Read more
Grant and Frerichs Take First at Fargo Debate Tournament
Local News December 7, 2022 0
Qualon Grant and Rylen Frerichs, members of Milbank’s Junior Varsity Public Forum debate team, placed first in the Fargo Davies Debate Tournament held December 3 in Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Kathy Tyler said, “Grant and Frerichs won all seven of their rounds in the B division which had 42 teams, all... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Honored with Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 7, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements. Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories.... Read more
Jesse Schneck Secures Four Pins at Watertown Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 7, 2022 0
The Milbank wrestling team split its quartet of dual contests on December 3 at the Marv Sherrill Dual Tournament at the Watertown Civic Arena. The Bulldogs lost their opening dual against Aberdeen Central with a score of 21-55. MHS head coach Josh Schmeichel commented, “Aberdeen has been tough traditionally... Read more
The 31st Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was presented on Saturday, December 3 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Haley Armstrong of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology served as the guest conductor. Milbank musicians included: Front Row: (seated) Mrs.... Read more
Everyone is invited to attend the annual Christmas program at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. Students in preschool through sixth grade will present two performances on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The third through sixth graders will perform the musical Room for Christmas,written by Mark Burrows. Elizabeth... Read more
