The Bulldogs’ boys basketball team presented season-end awards to wrap up their 2020-2021 season. Awards were voted on by the players at each level – varsity, junior varsity, and C-team. Coach Logan Diede also recognized achievements earned by the players and this year’s team. Senior Will Cummins finished his career... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced Casey Donahew will headline their annual Country Concert this July during Farley Fest 2021. The opening act will feature Allie Colleen, daughter of country legend Garth Brooks. All tickets are $25 and available now at https://www.farleyfest.com/ Casey Donahew has gone from being a favorite on... Read more
Registration is now open for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic, which teaches youth ages 9 and up the responsibilities of babysitting. The virtual program will be held four Mondays from April 19 to May 10, usually from 4-5 p.m. Attendees will learn about caring for infants and children, including first... Read more
Bulldogs to Run Into New State-Qualifying System This Season
Milbank Area Track and Field April 5, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs’ track and field team faces many hurdles as they kick off their 2021 season. One of the challenges is the new state-qualifying system. “To qualify for the state meet, individuals and relays in every event need to be in the top 24 in the state. All meet results... Read more
William, Hope and Susan Karels Attend All-State Band
Local News April 5, 2021 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota High School All-State Band Grand Concert was held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center on March 26 and March 27. William Karels, an MHS junior tuba player, played in the Wallace Band, which was conducted by Dr. Jacob Wallace of SDSU. Hope Karels, MHS freshman... Read more
Maurina Street Named to All-Conference Basketball Team
Milbank Area Girls Basketball April 5, 2021 0
Maurina Street, a Milbank High School Lady Bulldog, was named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Girls Basketball Team at the close of the 2020-2021 season. Street is a sophomore at MHS and leads the team as the center and forward post player. She was named to the second team. First team... Read more
The theme for National Library Week 2021 is “Welcome to Your Library.” April 4 – 10 is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions, and promote library use and support. In South Dakota alone, libraries welcome 10,100 visitors a day and circulate 16,000 items. During National Library... Read more
Mason Riley and Jose Flores De Salazar (Alonso), both seniors, will lead the MHS boys’ tennis team this season. Riley is the No. 1 varsity player. “He has been putting in time in hopes of winning some matches in the state tournament.” says first-year head coach Jade Miller. Benett Street is... Read more
MHS freshman Landon Novy led the Milbank youth wrestlers with a first-place finish at the 2021 South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association State Wrestling Tournament held March 26-28 in Rapid City. Novy captured the state title in the Cadets 285 class. Fifteen of the 16 state qualifiers from Milbank secured a top-eight... Read more
Taco John’s delivered an $800 check to the Milbank Special Olympics. According to Brian Fox, owner of Taco John’s, in Milbank, customers gave donations and his business matched the funds to total $800. He said, “The Special Olympics is such a great program. We are excited to give them a... Read more
