Remembering Sam Grorud After 10 Years
Local News December 8, 2021 0
Ten years ago today, on December 8, 2011, Sam Grorud, 16, climbed up the ladder to Heaven after fighting a courageous, nine-month battle with leukemia. It is only human for us to cry and pose the question, “Why?” Sam, however, responded heroically to God’s call. He wrote, “I... Read more
Yamaura and Mathews Boost Team To Highest-Ever Opening Season Score
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2021-2022 season at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Triangular on November 30. Amber Fraasch, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs,says, “We were down one gymnast, but seniors Madison Mathews and Dani Yamaura decided to start their final season with rock-solid performances. Both hit all four... Read more
The Milbank schools present their annual Christmas band and choir concerts on Thursday, December 9, and Sunday, December 12, in the Milbank High School theater. Admission will be charged for the high school performance on Sunday. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn and... Read more
Bulldogs Wrestlers Split Wins at Madison Triangular
Milbank Area Wrestling December 3, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Madison on December 2. The Bulldogs defeated Sioux Falls Jefferson 51-24 and took a loss from Madison at 45-30. Barrett Schneck, Maddox Hanson, and Landon Novy each brought home two wins. Milbank 51 vs. Sioux Falls Jefferson 24 106 lbs. Owen Fischer... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Receive End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 2, 2021 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team, closed out Milbank’s 2021 season by presenting end-of-the-season awards.Rachel Schulte earned the Most Valuable Player Award. She was the team’s kill leader at 267, block leader at 38, and made the second highest number of digs at 289. She... Read more
The Milbank Angel Trees Need Your Help
Local News December 2, 2021 0
The 2021 Angel Tree needs your help! The holidays are flying by and this Christmas morning some children might be left out in the cold. A card on the Angel Tree states the Christmas wish of a Grant County child in need and a lot of cards still remain.Can... Read more
Carlene Wittnebel of Milbank won $250 in Ol’ Mill Bucks by shopping in Milbank during the Let’s Keep The Cheer Here promotion sponsored by The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Laurie Folk Chamber Director announced the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 1. Wittnebel made a purchase at Valley Queen... Read more
Kids are invited to meet at the Big Stone City Library on Saturday, December 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to have fun with Christmas crafts. The event is designed for children from age three through age 12. The event is free, but the library requests each child... Read more
Washington Huskies Hire Milbank Native – Kalen DeBoer
Local News November 30, 2021 0
University of Washington Director of Athletics, Jennifer Cohen, announced Monday, November 29, that Kalen DeBoer has been selected as the 30th head coach in Husky football history. DeBoer, 47, is a native of Milbank and a 1993 graduate of Milbank High School. In 1998, he earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs Named to 2021 All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 30, 2021 0
Lady Bulldogs Hallie Schulte and Rachel Schulte were named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team. Hallie, a 5′ 4″ libero, is the daughter of Ginny and Jeremy Tostenson and Calvin and Jena Schulte. She is a junior, three-year starter. Rachel, a 5 ‘6″ outside and middle hitter, is the daughter of Elizabeth... Read more
