Kids, stop by the Big Stone Library to pick up a craft kit. Take the kit home and create two Christmas ornaments. Hang one on your tree and return the other to the library on or before December 23 to receive a prize and treat bag. The program is... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Start 2020-2021 Season
Milbank Area Wrestling December 2, 2020 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team starts its 2020-2021 season with a dual match against Madison on Thursday, December 3, at the Milbank Armory. Only parents are allowed to attend. Toby Schneck and Logan Meyer will lead the team as the senior veterans. T. Schneck placed fifth in the South Dakota... Read more
Greta Snaza to Lead Lady Bulldogs Gymnastics Team
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 2, 2020 0
Greta Snaza, daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza, is the lone senior on the Milbank High School gymnastics team for the 2020-2021 season. Snaza is a four-year varsity letter winner who made her debut as an alternate when she was in eighth grade. She qualified for individual state meet appearances in all... Read more
Parents-Only Attendance Policy Still in Force for Athletic Events
High School Sports December 2, 2020 0
Winter season home games begin this week. The first home event for the Milbank Bulldogs is Thursday, December 3, when the MHS wrestling team hosts Madison in a dual meet. Ryan Scoular, MHS Activities Director, reminds fans that the Milbank School District attendance policy remains at Tier 3 —only parents are allowed... Read more
Parents-Only Attendance Policy Still in Force for Athletic Events
High School Sports December 2, 2020 0
Winter season home games begin this week. The first home event for the Milbank Bulldogs is Thursday, December 3, when the MHS wrestling team hosts Madison in a dual meet. Ryan Scoular, MHS Activities Director, reminds fans that the Milbank School District attendance policy remains at Tier 3 —only parents are allowed... Read more
Linda’s Fashions Celebrates 40 Years in The Milbank Mall
Local News December 1, 2020 0
If you are old enough, think back to what you were wearing on December 1, 1980. If not, you’ll need to rely on Netflix to envision the shoulder pads and glitzy fabrics on Dynasty or the ripped sweatshirts Madonna made popular on MTV at that time. It’s more likely... Read more
Health Care Workers at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avantara Milbank were treated to a complimentary meal the weekend of November 21. William Karels, Grant County 4-H member and State 4-H Ambassador coordinated the event to thank the workers fighting on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. William... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Team Crowned Regional Champions
Local News November 30, 2020 0
The Milbank Oral Interp team took first place at Regions. Natasha Karels, coach for the team, says, “All seven of our entries qualified for State!” Karels says, “They had to place in the top half of their category to qualify. Hailey Hupke and Peyten Wiese placed first in Duo with 1s from all three judges. Wiese also placed first in Non-Original... Read more
Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits. Lighted displays will be... Read more
Winners of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department’s 2020 (non)traditional Turkey Bingo have been announced. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the traditional in-person turkey bingo was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The firefighters sold tickets to go into a drawing to win groceries and a turkey in... Read more
