St. Lawrence School students will present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 15. Everyone is invited to attend the afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m. or the evening performance at 7 p.m. Volunteer students will offer a prelude to the main program. The fourth graders will begin the program with a... Read more
The MHS oral interp team traveled to Huron to compete in the State Oral Interpretation Festival from December 3-4. The Bulldogs brought home a Team Excellence award. Brooke Schwagel in Drama, Ivy Lewno in Non-Original Oratory, and Hailey Hupke in Storytelling earned Superior ratings. Freshman Gemma Street also had a good showing... Read more
MHS Musicians Play in 30th Annual Honor Band
Local News December 9, 2021 0
The 30th Annual North Area Honor Band presented their finale concert on Saturday, December 4, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Dr. Rolf Olson of NSU served as the guest conductor. Milbank participants included: Front Row – Seated: Maurina Street (junior alto sax), Hattie Muellenbach (senior alto sax), Savannah... Read more
Schuelke and Grant Place Second at Jefferson High Invitational
Local News December 9, 2021 0
Max Schuelke and Qualon Grant, members of the MHS novice public forum debate team, placed second in the Jefferson Cavalier Invitational Debate Tournament on Saturday, December 4. It was the first debate tournament hosted by the Cavaliers at the new Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls. Coach Kathy Tyler says, “Qualon... Read more
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
