New Berens Market Opens Today
Local News November 30, 2023 0
Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and community supporters gathered today, November 30, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Berens Market in Milbank. Traffic was busy outside and inside the store. Shoppers were eager to check out the produce and fresh meat departments that were expanded,... Read more
It’s always wonderful to come home for the holidays, and the Second Annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) sponsors the event, and Jamie Henderson, executive director of MACC, says,“This year we are going all out... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Take Third at Sisseton
Milbank Area Volleyball November 29, 2023 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team was so happy to start their 2023-2024 season they did cartwheels! The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sisseton on Tuesday, November 28, for a triangular. Sisseton captured first place with 114.55 points. Breckenridge-Wahpeton came in second with 114.1 points. Milbank was close behind in third... Read more
In a turnabout of traditional roles, 270 students turned out for the annual Sadie Hawkins dance hosted by the MHS Student Council on November 21. DJ Jacob Ebsen kept the tunes turned up at the Speedway Event Center. “It was a fantastic turn out and the students had a... Read more
Coach Brian Allmendinger Retires From Bulldog Football
Local News November 29, 2023 0
The Milbank football team presented their 2023 End-of-the-Season Awards on November 6 at the American Lutheran Church. Brian Allmendinger, who has been the head coach of the Bulldogs for the past four years and who recently announced his retirement, led the group. Allmendinger coached football for a total of... Read more
FFA Heads to State Dec 3-4 in Rapid City
Local News November 28, 2023 0
Milbank FFA will send two teams and two individuals to South Dakota’s 2023 State Leadership and Development Events (LDE) in Rapid City on December 3-4. The state-bound members qualified at the LDE in Doland on Monday, November 13. Raul Berrones, Nick Fonder, Veronica Fonder, Kalli Grong, Kenzie Kooima, Ashlynn... Read more
Milbank Awarded a Child Care Planning Grant from Governor
Local News November 28, 2023 0
Milbank is one of 28 cities that will receive a grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Governor Kristi Noem announced the multiple recipients of the Investment Plan for Child Care on Tuesday, November 21. The 28 planning grants total $1.13 million. “So many communities have reached out... Read more
MHS Students and Alumni Shine at National FFA Convention
Local News November 27, 2023 0
Milbank’s FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management team was awarded a silver at the 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Team members included Cassidy Schwagel, a 2023 MHS graduate; senior Brooke Schwagel; and Kayla Schweer and Bailey Schwagel, both freshmen. Individually, C. Schwagel earned a gold, Bailey and Brooke Schwagel each... Read more
The 32nd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 2, at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12. Upon nomination by their band director, students who auditioned were... Read more
MHS Debaters Win Second at 31st Annual McGovern Tourney
Local News November 21, 2023 0
Milbank debaters brought home the second-place trophy in Class A from the 31st Annual McGovern Tournament held November 17-18 in Mitchell. Beresford claimed the first-place trophy. Dakota Valley took third-place honors. Bri Hicks led the Bulldogs by placing third in a field of 15 in novice Lincoln-Douglas debate. The... Read more
