Jackson Schwandt Succeeds Mark Reedstrom as Grant County State’s Attorney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
Jackson Schwandt has taken over as the new Grant County State’s Attorney. Schwandt, who graduated from MHS in 2006, also graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2015. After law school, Schwandt and his family moved back to Milbank. His wife, Bre, was hired as... Read more
Brayden Christensen and Barrett Schneck Go 4-0 at Home Tourney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted a five-team wrestling dual tournament Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs finished 1-3 and now sit at 6-11 for the season. Milbank fell to Aberdeen Central 47-34 to start the tournament. The Dawgs then dropped 61-15 to Harrisburg before coming back to defeat Sioux... Read more
Bulldogs Dominate in Wrestling Dual With Redmen
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
MHS dominated the dual between the Milbank Bulldogs and the Sisseton Redmen to secure a 55-21 victory on Tuesday, January 5, on the road. “It was a fun single dual environment,” stated the Bulldog’s head coach, Jeremy Tostenson. “Having a full lineup is also a great feeling.”Jacob Johnson, Noah Garcia, Joe French,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose in Duel With Cavaliers
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
Milbank traveled to Aberdeen on Tuesday, January 5, and suffered a 13-50 loss at the hands of the Roncalli Cavaliers. “There’s not much to say about this game,” said Pauli. “We just need to get back to work and try to keep improving.” Milbank fell behind early at 15-4. Roncalli opened... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Get Second Wind Against the Cyclones
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs squeezed past Clark-Willow Lake 45-43 on Thursday, January 7, for the second win of their basketball season. Milbank now sits at 2-5. “I am proud of the team for finding a way to come back from a double digit deficit to win,” said head coach Brian Pauli. “Winning... Read more
Brian Sandvig Elected Chair of South Dakota Chamber
Local News January 10, 2021 0
Brian Sandvig, vice president of operations and human resources at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, has been elected to chair the board of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig has been a member since 2015, and he most recently served as the chairman-elect.Sandvig will serve a... Read more
Each year, across our country, January 9 is recognized as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The day was first observed in 2015 to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect others and those who were killed in the... Read more
The Milbank gymnastics team scored 133.00 points to win the Sisseton Invitational on Saturday, January 2. The team score was the second highest in Milbank High School history. “We posted six personal best scores – one on bars, one on beam, and four in all-around,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch.... Read more
Every child is a superhero at the Grant County Library during the next Read-to-Me program. Sign up now to start reading and logging books to receive prizes. The program is open to children six and under and runs from January 11 until February 18. Participants are also eligible to... Read more
Karla DeVaal Sworn In as New Grant County Treasurer
Local News January 6, 2021 0
Karla DeVaal was sworn in, Tuesday, January 5, as the new Grant County Treasurer. She began working in the treasurer’s office on October 1, 2014. DeVaal’s husband, Jim, is a farmer and the couple has four children —Justin and Jamie of Milbank, Jeremy of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jodi... Read more
