Milbank Wrestlers End Dual Season
The MHS wrestling squad suffered two losses in a dual triangular on Thursday, February 11, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs lost to Redfield 57-15 and Tea Area 53-23. They end their dual season with a 7-14 record.  Barrett Schneck, Toby Schneck, and Landon Novy secured victories in the Redfield... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 2-1 to 2-6
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsiem Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson2-2-2021 – Milbank defeated Ortonville 33-18 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire Snaza, Nadia Thue, Bella Van Lith, Cailey... Read more
MHS junior Dani Yamaura is The Valley Express Who’s That Bulldog? for the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team. She is the daughter of Vince and Amy Yamaura. Dani began gymnastics when she was three years old when her mom signed her up for the summer gymnastics recreation program in Milbank. “I remember... Read more
Milbank City Council Votes to Rename Unity Square
The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year.  Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure.  Hoeke said he cast his... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go to State Gymnastics Meet on Friday
The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional... Read more
Milbank School Board Updates Close Contact Policy
The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Compete in Tournaments
Several Milbank Wrestling Booster club wrestlers competed at the Webster youth tournament Friday, February 5, and earned top places. Following are those results:Tots Division – Clete Wellnitz, 3rdBantam Division – Brady Ericsson and Cruz Prasnicki, 1st; Corbin King and Drake Wellnitz, 2nd ; Ryver Trapp, Hunter Johnson, and Jaston... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45 of Milbank Celebrates 76 Years
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip... Read more
Madi Thue Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s... Read more
Darla Larson, Jenna Schlimme Resign from Milbank School District
The Milbank School Board accepted the resignation of Darla Larson and Jenna Schlimme at their regular meeting Monday, February 8. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Darla Larson has served the Milbank School District for 34 years at the elementary level and has... Read more