Merik Junker and Joe and Rachel Schulte have been selected to play in the 2022 South Dakota All-State Orchestra. Junker, Veronica Fonder, and J. and R. Schulte attended the auditions, which were held in Tea on October 13. SDHSAA announced the names of the students selected on October 14. Juniors... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs took fourth place in the annual Milbank Tournament they hosted on Saturday, October 15. The Lady Dawgs went 2-1 in pool play and then lost to Sioux Valley in the match to determine third place with a score of 1-2. Team standings included: (1) Mobridge-Pollock (2)... Read more
Milbank Final Food Giveaway of the Year Set for October 19
Local News October 17, 2022 0
The fifth and final food giveaway of 2022 is set for Wednesday, October 19, from 4-5 p.m. The giveaway is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota. Brenda Maass, coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held... Read more
Milbank Varsity Goes Down in Battle of the Bulldogs – JV Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 17, 2022 0
Milbank hosted Madison in volleyball for the 2022 Battle of the Bulldogs. The Milbank varsity team suffered the loss at 3-0. Set scores were 17-25, 21-25, and 22-25. Coach Nancy Hoeke commented, “We need to play teams like Madison that really challenge our level of play. It exposes our... Read more
Six Members Inducted Into National Honor Society at Summit
Local News October 13, 2022 0
Jackson Wohlleber, Allison Bauer, Ava Breske, Madison Zirbel, Madelyn Hinkelman, and Jillian Bauer were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on October 6 in Summit. All six are juniors at Summit High School. A candlelit ceremony was hosted by the senior members to welcome the inductees and their families. A... Read more
Milbank Kiwanis Club Elects New Officers
Local News October 12, 2022 0
The Milbank Kiwanis Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 4, at Sly’s in Milbank. During the meeting, new officers were elected. They include: Erek Holmquist, president; Jerry Fields, vice president; Kay O’Farrell, secretary; and Daryl Halvorson, treasurer. Board members are Delvin Hackwith, John Madsen, and Tom Jensen. Logan Diede,... Read more
The MHS Vocal Music Department will present their annual fall concert on Monday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. The event also brings community musicians, Jon Rogers and John Lightfield, to the stage. Tickets are available for $3 and $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The... Read more
Bulldogs Turn Turnovers Into 43 Points
Milbank Area Football October 12, 2022 0
Opportunity knocked and the Bulldogs answered. The first half of the football game against Sisseton on Friday, October 7, proved to be the best game Milbank has played all year. Sisseton fumbled after their first snap, and Bulldog Aidan Foell recovered the ball. Milbank turned Sisseton’s snafu into eight points... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Triumphs With First Win Over Groton Since 2016
Milbank Area Volleyball October 11, 2022 0
A “W” is always great, but the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball win against Groton on October 6 tasted extra sweet because it was a long time coming. Nancy Hoeke, head coach of Milbank, said, “We’ve lost to Groton the last nine times we’ve played. Our last win against them was... Read more
DeBoer Wins Medal at State Golf Tourney
Milbank Area Golf October 11, 2022 0
Three MHS golfers and their coach, Mark Keeton, attended the 2022 High School Boys State A Golf Tournament at Moccasin Creek Golf Course in Aberdeen October 3-4. Freshman Jonathan DeBoer tied for 24th place. He shot an 84 on the front nine and a 77 on the back to... Read more
