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
Public Meeting November 3 to Discuss New Building Addition at Milbank High School
Local News November 1, 2021 0
Superintendent Justin Downes of the Milbank School District says a special meeting has been called to give residents in the district an opportunity to voice their opinions about the proposed construction to Milbank Elementary School. Downes says, “We want to be out in the open about the chance to expand... Read more
It’s time for Fall Storytime at the Grant County Public Library. Fall Storytime will be held on three Tuesdays – November, 9, 16, and 23 – from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy stories, games, crafts, and other activities.Fall Storytime is open to children ages 4 to 7. Space is limited and registration... Read more
Bulldogs Upset No. 2 Canton in Football Playoffs-Heading to DakotaDome
Milbank Area Football October 30, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ pulled off a 6-0 win to stun the No. 2 Canton C-Hawks in the first round of the 11A football playoffs. The Bulldogs now advance to the semi-final round to play Vermillion at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. Brian Allmendinger, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Our defense had... Read more
Casside Seezs Leads Lady Bulldogs to Victory Over Tiospa Zina
Milbank Area Volleyball October 28, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team defeated Tiospa Zina on Monday, October 25. Sets scores were 25-22, 25-14, and 25-22. MHS Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “Casside Seezs was solid tonight. She led us in attacks with double digit kills (10). She was also perfect at the service line (13-13) including two... Read more
Join other garden enthusiasts — you’ll recognize them by their green thumbs — at the Grant County Public Library on Tuesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. Janelle Kelly of the Whetstone Valley Garden Club will share ideas on winterizing your flower beds. Dylan Voletz will lead a discussion on preparing... Read more
Nick Batchelor Takes Second at State Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country October 27, 2021 0
Senior Nick Batchelor took second place individually at the State A Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 23. It was his fifth consecutive top-25 finish at State and boosted the boys’ team to a third-place finish — their highest since 1997. Eighth-grader Ashlynn Batchelor placed 17th — the highest... Read more
