In spite of freezing rain and snow on March 5, “it was a huge success,” said Bob Frink, a veteran and one of the coordinators of Groceries for Vets. “We ended up handing out all 52 boxes of groceries. Realizing that we were going to be short, several veterans... Read more
Milbank Debaters Win Two State Golds
Local News March 11, 2025 0
It is an “unheard of feat to win both Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum,” stated Kathy Tyler head coach for the MHS debate team. But the Bulldogs took the Gold in both divisions in Class A of the SDHSAA State Debate and IE Tournament held in Brookings from March 7-8.... Read more
Tyra Berry Nets 1000th Point of Her Basketball Career
Milbank Area Girls Basketball March 10, 2025 0
MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tyra Berry scored the 1000th point of her high school basketball career. The 5’ 4” shooting guard reached the milestone in Milbank’s last game of their regular season at Webster on Thursday, February 20. It was her favorite shot. “We didn’t have a specific... Read more
Milbank faced Aberdeen Roncalli in their final game of the Region 1A basketball playoffs in Aberdeen on Friday, March 7. Both teams were on the hunt for a spot in the SODAK 16, but Milbank rolled to the 11-point victory with the final score at 58-47. Milbank’s pack was... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber Agriculture Committee invites everyone to celebrate Ag Appreciation Day on Monday, March 11. Rise and shine and start your day at the Free Will Pancake Feed served by the Milbank FFA and 2025 Miss Milbank Jericho Jones. Catch up with friends and neighbors over a... Read more
Senior Claire Snaza has earned the honor of February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Claire is the daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza. Claire has been a member of the Lady Bulldog volleyball and basketball teams. She is involved in band, choir, color guard, and the... Read more
Jackson Graf, a math teacher at Milbank Middle School, was announced as the 2025 Teacher of the Year in the Milbank School District during a surprise ceremony in the MHS Theater on Wednesday, March 5. His wife Caitlyn, who is a math teacher at the high school, and daughter,... Read more
Milbank plowed over Webster, 54-20, in their Region 1A basketball quarterfinal game in Aberdeen on Tuesday, March 4. The victory paved the way for the Bulldogs to the Region 1A semifinals set for this Friday, March 7. Milbank (11-11) will face Aberdeen Roncalli (10-11). Tip off is scheduled for... Read more
MHS Educators Rising Students Qualify for Nationals
Local News March 5, 2025 0
Members of the MHS chapter of Educators Rising joined over 300 high school students for the annual state competition. The event was hosted by Dakota State University’s College of Education and Human Performance in Madison on February 24. Milbank chalked up seven awards, including the Outstanding Educators Rising Chapter... Read more
Six Milbank wrestlers competed in the 2025 SDHSAA Class A State Championships on February 27 to March 1 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs, said, “The state tournament is one filled with lots of excitement and... Read more
