Don’t forget to hoof it to the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, November 15. Milbank students, school staff, Milbank heroes, and celebrities battle each other atop live donkeys. No horsefeathers! And proceeds go to Bulldogs Fighting Cancer. Tickets are available at MHS for $7 in advance or $10 at the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Finish With Best Record in Six Seasons
Milbank Area Volleyball November 9, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split matches in regional competition to end their 2022 season. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, said, “I’m extremely proud of the season we put together and that we finished with a 19-11 record. That’s our best in six years.” “My goal was to... Read more
Susan Karels Earns 30-Year Meritorious Service Award
Local News November 9, 2022 0
Susan Karels, the band instructor for grades six through 12 in the Milbank School District, was awarded a 30-Year Meritorious Service Award by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Karels received her award from Erin McFarland of SDMEA during the awards banquet at the 2022 SDMEA Conference. The honor recognizes music educators... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program held their annual recognition event on November 6 at the Grant County 4-H complex. The event celebrated the positive learning experiences 4-H members had gained from projects and acknowledged the support of parents and volunteers. Youth ages five to eight can begin their 4-H experience as... Read more
Tice Mursu, a senior at Milbank High School, has been selected as the October Student of the Month. He is the son of Chris and Twila Mursu. Tice is active in football, band, FFA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and basketball. He was also a member of Boys State. In... Read more
Milbank Bowlers Bring Home 12 Medals From Special Olympics State Tourney
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Over 500 athletes competed in the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 4-5 in Aberdeen. The tournament was the first state tournament in two years due to Covid restrictions. Milbank’s team of 12 athletes competed on Friday, November 4. According to head coach Abby Trapp, “The Bulldogs dominated the competition.... Read more
Milbank Claims Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup Class A Sweepstakes
Local News November 8, 2022 0
Milbank debaters competed in their first big tournament of the season and brought home the Class A Golden Eagle Cup. The debate and individual event tournament is held annually at Aberdeen Central High School. Max Schuelke was the champion debater in novice Lincoln Douglas. Shane Spiering took third place... Read more
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Golden Eagle Cup in Aberdeen on Friday, November 4. Lady Bulldog Keira Steffen placed fourth. Steffen’s finish was quite an accomplishment, according to Natasha Karels, coach for the Bulldogs. “The Golden Eagle Cup is the largest tournament we have competed in so far this... Read more
Grant County Auditor Karen Layher Processes Ballot for Granddaughter’s First-Time Voting
Local News November 7, 2022 0
Cassidy Schwagel celebrated her 18th birthday on November 2. The freshly- minted adult and American voter exercised her 26th Amendment right to vote immediately. Schwagel headed to the Grant County Courthouse to cast her ballot in the 2022 midterm election. The assistance of her grandmother Karen Layher, who has served... Read more
First Gentleman of South Dakota Bryon Noem visited Milbank on Saturday, November 5, to campaign for his wife, Governor Kristi Noem. His appearance at a Get Out the Vote Rally at The Bank in Milbank was hosted by the Grant County Republican Party. First Gentleman Noem spoke on how... Read more
