BULLDOGS HEADING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP After Clobbering Vermillion
Milbank Area Football November 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs got their teeth in the Vermillion Tanagers and the feathers flew in a stunning 24-0 defeat in the football semi finals at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. With the win, Milbank earned the right to return to the Dome for the 11A state championship game on... Read more
Veterans Day is coming soon. It’s a reminder to thank our vets, not only on November 11, but every day. This year, the Grant County Public Library is mounting a display in honor of World War I veterans. The display will showcase photos, memorabilia, and books from that time. Librarian... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Advance to Finals in Regional Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 4, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs (5) defeated the Lady Bearcats (4) of Webster 3-2 on Tuesday, November 2, in the first round of the Region 1 Volleyball Tournament. Set scores were: 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 25-21, and 15-11. Also in Region 1 competition, No. 1 Florence-Henry defeated No. 8 Tiospa Zina 3-0; No. 2 Redfield defeated No. 7 Clark-Willow Lake 3-0; and No.... Read more
Pots of marigolds line the way and marigold petals are scattered across the path that leads to Esther and Jeorge Ramirez’s tidy house in Milbank. A welcoming glow emanates from the doorway. Esther stands vigil inside waiting to greet her guests, but invitations have not been sent. Everyone in... Read more
Schulte Siblings Play in All-State Orchestra in Rapid City
Local News November 3, 2021 0
The 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Orchestra was held October 29- 30 at The Monument in Rapid City. The finale concert was presented on October 30. Participants from Milbank High School included: Rachel Schulte who played first violin and was placed in the 7th chair. Joe Schulte, who also... Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases First Quarter Honor Roll
Local News November 3, 2021 0
The Milbank Middle School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. Students receiving the honors include the following: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPAEsteban AbregoBrody CumminsJacy DexterOlivia FoellCarter GloeKalli GrongJack HowardJocelyn KettwigNycole KorstjensPaige KorstjensCarter LiebeEvy LiebeAnna NeugebauerKrista NiesYanderyn OlivaresLayten OsowskiJesus PadillaCamryn SovellKeira SteffenCharlotte StreetJaiden TillotsonMarnie... Read more
Students Attend All-State Choir in Rapid City
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Two MHS mixed quartets were selected to join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The Grand Concert was held on Saturday, October 30, at the newly-constructed Summit Arena in Rapid City. The musicians were under the direction of Dr.... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Team Compete in Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 2, 2021 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes Tournament on Saturday, October 30.According to Coach Natasha Karels, Kadence Rausch-Frank placed third in the Novice Poetry division and Brooke Schwagel was a finalist in Varsity Drama. Lydia Street and Kadence Rausch-Frank teamed up in the Novice Duo division, as did Avery VanOverbeke and... Read more
Family Tree Branch Out, a free genealogy workshop, starts Wednesday, November 3, at the Grant County Library. The three-part workshop continues on November 10 and November 17. Each part runs from 1-3 p.m. in the library’s community room. Attend one or all three. Tammy Wollschlager, assisted by Rhonda Stengel, will lead the... Read more
Jean Rounds Wife of Senator Mike Rounds Dies From Cancer
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Jean Vedvei Rounds, 65, wife of South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds passed away at her home in Fort Pierre on Tuesday, November 2. She had been battling sarcoma cancer since May 2019. Jean Rounds was South Dakota’s First Lady from 2003-2011. She will be remembered for her advocacy for... Read more
