Bulldogs Shutout Groton 19-0
The Bulldogs got their second win of the season on the road in a 19-0 shutout against Groton on Friday, September 12. Despite the muggy, late summer heat, the Bulldogs seemed ready, focused, and confident. Milbank’s offense set the pace and executed some big plays. In solidarity, the Bulldog... Read more
OAHS  to Host Retirement Party for Dr. Bob September 13
Dr. Robert Ross – affectionately known as Dr. Bob –  retired from clinical practice at Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) and Northside Medical Clinic this past August.  Dr. Bob had been a cornerstone of compassionate, patient-centered care there for 48 years. A reception to celebrate Dr. Bob and his... Read more
School Board Temporarily Raises Capital Outlay Levy
The Milbank School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday September 8. Members present:President Dick Schwandt, Amy Thue, Jon Christensen, Annelies Seffrood, and Jeremy Steffensen. The board approved the consent agenda that included the minutes of the August meeting, accepted business manager Nancy Meyer’s financial report, and... Read more
Bulldogs Golf at Exciting Hub City Invite
The 2025 Hub City Invite in Aberdeen on September 2 was packed with exciting action for the golfers and the 10 teams. Milbank’s Jonathan DeBoer finished with a fifth-place medal. The race for the individual title went down to the wire. Forerunners Jerome Zebroski of Watertown and Tyson Dunn... Read more
Bulldogs Tripped Up by Tri-Valley
Milbank’s home football game against Tri-Valley on Friday September 5, was only their second game of the season, so maybe the Bulldogs just need a little more time together to gel. You would even be correct in saying it was the Bulldogs’ first full game of the season as... Read more
MHS Homecoming Royalty Candidates Selected
MHS Homecoming Week 2025 is set for September 21-26. The theme will be: Bulldogs Hit the Big Screen –  a Homecoming Adventure.  Coronation is Sunday September 21, at 7 p.m. in the Armory. Senior students nominated for king and queen include: King Candidates: Back Row (l. to r.): Carter... Read more
William Karels Receives National Engineering Scholarship
Renaissance man could well describe William Karels. So could groundbreaker. At the close of the past school year, the mechanical engineering senior learned he would receive the Duane Hanson Scholarship, becoming the first South Dakota State University student to receive the $5,000 award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating... Read more
Cross Country Teams Run Under the Lights at Augie Twilight
According to Eric Townsend, head coach for the Milbank cross country teams the 14th Annual Augustana Twilight at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls was an awesome experience for all the runners. “There were 92 high school teams, and each race featured 400-500-plus runners. Some of the top times... Read more

Stuart Hoekman

Uncategorized September 9, 2025 0

Stuart Hoekman, 70, of Corona, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his residence near Corona. A celebration of Stuart’s life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Burial will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Corona Baptist Cemetery, followed by a gathering of family and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Action and Scores
Varsity – Wheaton/Herman-Norcross The varsity Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, under the direction of Coach Nancy Hoeke, traveled to Wheaton for a non-conference matchup on Monday, September 8. Milbank took the loss 3-0 with set scores of 25-16, 25-11, and 25-17.  Belle Pauli, Bree Townsend, and Jacy Dexter each served up... Read more