Lady Bulldogs Trounce the Lady Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 10, 2023 0
The wind gusted to 55 mph outside the Ortonville gym on Thursday night, February 9. Inside, the Lady Bulldogs sailed to 53-23 victory over the Lady Trojans. Isabella Anderson and Maurina Street put up a combined total of 37 points Anderson scored 20 points and added eight rebounds and a... Read more
Schulte Scores 22 Points to Rattle the Redmen
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 9, 2023 0
Sparked by 22 points and seven rebounds from Joe Schulte, 12 points from Justus Osborn, and dominating “D,” the Bulldogs turned their game with Sisseton into a runaway on Tuesday, February 7, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs’ defense held Sisseton to under nine points in three of the four quarters... Read more
The free adult reading program continues through the end of February at the Big Stone City Branch Library. For every library book you check out, read, and return your name is entered in a weekly prize drawing. E-books checked out from Libby, audio books, magazines, and non-fiction books also all... Read more
Marie Ivers Chosen Special Education Director of The Year
Local News February 8, 2023 0
Marie Ivers (Vipond), an MHS graduate, has been selected as the Outstanding Special Education Director for 2022 by the South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education. Ivers, who is in her first year as an administrator in the Milbank School District, is celebrating her 30th year in education. ... Read more
Sisseton Bites The Lady Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 8, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team faced Sisseton, the No.1 ranked team in Region 1A, on Tuesday, February 7, at the Milbank Armory. Sisseton, who is currently ranked at No.12 in the state, took the win at 61-25. Maurina Street put up 11 points and five rebounds for Milbank. Isabella... Read more
Saputo to Permanently Close Big Stone City Plant
Local News February 7, 2023 0
Canadian dairy giant Saputo will close its Saputo Cheese plant in Big Stone City during its third fiscal quarter of 2024. The Montreal-based company officially announced the decision on February 2 and stated two other plants — one in Green Bay, Wisconsin and one in South Gate, California —... Read more
The 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Band will be held at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls from March 23-25. The members of the bands were determined during six statewide auditions throughout the state. Ellie Neugebauer, Joe Schulte, and Rachel Schulte were selected from Milbank. Ellie, a senior and daughter of Justin and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Clash with Tea in Madison
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 7, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs competed in the 2023 NEC-Dak XII Clash in Madison on Saturday, February 3. Ten girls basketball teams from the Dakota XII and 10 teams from the Northeast Conference battled each other in a full day of hoops. Milbank faced Tea Area, but came away with the loss at 40-49.... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Take Down Lennox and Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Wrestling February 7, 2023 0
The Bulldog wrestlers fought illness and injury, along with Lennox and Dell Rapids on the road on Thursday, February 3. Milbank defeated Lennox 40-36 and Dell Rapids 42-36. They are still at odds with Illness and injury. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for MHS, said, “We were battling a lot... Read more
Brown and Dunnihoo Qualify for State Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 7, 2023 0
Hannah Brown and Macyn Dunnihoo punched their tickets to the 2023 South Dakota State Gymnastics Meet set for February 11 in Aberdeen. The two Milbank Area gymnasts earned their state berths during the NEC, regional, and state-qualifying meet hosted by Milbank on Thursday, February 2. Milbank placed third in... Read more
