Ashlynn Batchelor Beats 180 Girls to Win Border Battle Race
Milbank’s Ashlynn Batchelor beat 180 girls from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Canada to take top honors at The Second Annual Border Battle in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Saturday, September 30. In a field of 21 complete teams, the Lady Bulldogs varsity team powered their way to third... Read more
DeBoer Ties for Ninth at State Golf Tourney in Rapid City Today
Jonathan DeBoer tied for ninth place at South Dakota’s 2023 State A Golf Tournament. The two-day tournament concluded today, October 3,  in Rapid City. Anthony Lanham of West Central was the medalist. He carded a one-under-par 143 with a 68 on the front nine and a 75 on the... Read more
Bulldogs Start Strong Against Sioux Falls Christian
The  Bulldogs faced another formidable foe on the football field in Sioux Falls on Friday, September 28. Milbank put up a fight in the first half to keep up at 28 -14, but Sioux Falls Christian kept their foot on the gas pedal in the second half to charge... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Beats Britton-Hecla
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team defeated Britton-Hecla in three straight sets on the road on September 28. Milbank seized the victory with scores of 25-18. 25-16, and 25-10. The win put Milbank’s record at 5-1 in the conference and 12-7 overall. The Lady Bulldogs were outstanding from the service... Read more
Skid Steer Destroyed in Evening Fire
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47446 151st Street at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday September 20. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, “Upon arrival we found a skid steer fully engulfed in flames. Firemen were able to quickly extinguish the fire.” The skid steer, owned by Mike Tietjen, was... Read more
Public Invited to NSU Marching Band’s Live Show in Milbank
The public is invited to the field show performed by the Northern State University (NSU) Marching Wolves on Thursday, September 28, at 1:45 pm. at the A.B. Campbell football field in Milbank. “The show is what the Marching Wolves work diligently on during the month of September to be able to... Read more
Mears Hosts Open House in New Offices
Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, colleagues, and friends attended an open house to congratulate Dennis Mears on his new offices. Mears is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Partners, a division of Ameriprise, and he recently moved to 104 W 4th Ave Ste 1 from his former location on Main... Read more
Milbank Community Thrift Shop Opened New Addition Today
The Community Thrift Shop in Milbank officially opened its new addition today, September 27. This morning, as every Wednesday, shoppers were lined down the block, ready to bag some bargains. They also were excited to finally get a glimpse of the changes inside. The store’s addition not only expanded... Read more
Milbank’s JV Tennis Team Tangles With Watertown
The Lady Bulldogs JV tennis team concluded their season in a dual against Watertown on Thursday, September 21. Coach Steve Stemsrud commented, “All of the Milbank players exhibited improvement over their previous outings.” At No. 1 In doubles play, Bri Hicks and Josie Riveland tied Martinsen and Misland in... Read more
Brown, A. Batchelor, and Quantanilla Named Champions at LQPV Meet
The Bulldogs cross country teams competed in the Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) Invitational on Tuesday, September 19.  Eric Townsend, head coach for Milbank, commented, “We like coming to this meet. It’s not a very long drive and it always features some very good Minnesota schools. This year was... Read more