The 50th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS was hosted by the Northern State University Music Department at Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 9. The tradition began in 1974 at the ice rink at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. This year, over 200 events featuring tuba and euphonium... Read more
Over 275 people attended two performances of Calamity at the Campaign Costume Ball, the annual mystery dinner theater selection sponsored by the St. Lawrence Parish LIFE Group, on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at the Speedway Event Center. Cast members included Josh Wendland, John Lightfield, Jessica Hanson,... Read more
Schlueter and Bulldogs Named NEC Wrestling Champions
Milbank Area Wrestling December 18, 2023 0
Tate Schlueter led the way for Milbank as they amassed 173 points and claimed the championship at the NEC Wrestling Tournament on December 14. Schlueter was the only individual champion for the Bulldogs, but he received solid support from his teammates. Evan Folk, Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Jesse Schneck,... Read more
Ajwanga Scores 19 Points in Clark-Willow Lake Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2023 0
Yohana Ajwanga made 19 points and hauled in seven offensive rebounds and one defensive rebound to top the Bulldogs in their varsity game against Clark-Willow Lake on December 14. But the Bulldogs could not fend off the Cyclones, and they took the loss at 57-53. Garrett Mertens helped the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Eclipse Season-High Team and Personal Points
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team hosted the Milbank Invitational on Saturday, December 16. As a team, Milbank scored a season-high 121.6 points. They also eclipsed several of their individual high scores. Britton-Hecla won the meet. Milbank earned fifth place. Team Rankings: Britton-Hecla – 132.25 Deuel – 131.9 Aberdeen Central... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Destroy Lady Cyclones 62-30
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs blew by the Lady Cyclones of Clark-Willow Lake 62-30 on December 14. Isabella Anderson and Tyra Berry racked up a combined 40 points for Milbank. Anderson scored 21 and Berry dropped in 19. Belle Pauli added nine points and pulled down six rebounds. Claire Snaza made... Read more
The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Landon Novy of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout award – the highest advancement honor the BSA offers to Scouts. Novy will be recognized in a ceremony on Sunday, December 17, at 5 p.m. at the American Lutheran... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Glide to Third Place at Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 13, 2023 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team scored 120.05 points to place third at the Britton-Hecla Invitational on December 12 in Britton. Britton-Hecla won the meet with 134.35 points. Deuel claimed second with 132.60 points, and Sisseton finished in fourth at 113.6. Kelly Wollschlager, head coach for MHS, said, “The girls... Read more
Megan Wiese Wins 5th at State FFA Competition
Local News December 12, 2023 0
Megan Wiese, a sophomore at MHS and a member of FFA, took fifth place at the state FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on December 4 in Rapid City. Nearly 600 FFA members from across South Dakota competed in over 10 events. Wiese won her award in the Employment Interview... Read more
Mertens Scores 26 to Liquidate Lennox in B-Ball
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2023 0
The Bulldogs overcame a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to blast the Lennox Orioles 63-54 on December 9 at the Milbank Armory. Garrett Mertens scored a game-high 26 points for the Bulldogs. He also chalked up five assists. Yohanna Ajwanga posted 15 points, including a 3-pointer. Jackson Wildung... Read more
