Valley Queen Team Wins Chamber Golf Scramble
Local News September 19, 2023 0
Eight teams played in the golf scramble sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber on September 15. The event was held at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The Valley Queen team composed of Nathan Bass, Evan Grong, Lloyd Metzger, and Kevin Berg (l. to r.) won first place... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and member mixer on Tuesday September 26, at the Big Stone Legion. All Chamber business owners, managers, and their spouses or significant others are invited. The social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner, featuring a taco bar,... Read more
Raul Berrones Pedraza and Nadia Thue to Reign as MHS Homecoming King and Queen
Local News September 18, 2023 0
Raul Berrones Pedraza and Nadia Thue were crowned the 2023 MHS Homecoming Queen and King at Coronation held tonight, Monday, September 18. Nadia is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue. Raul is the son of Lorena Pedraza and Luis Berrones. Camryn Wiese, the 2022 Homeoming Queen, returned to crown the... Read more
Bulldogs Roughed Up by Dakota Valley
Milbank Area Football September 18, 2023 0
The Milbank football team took a long bus ride to North Sioux City to face the No. 2-ranked Dakota Valley team and play a game on artificial turf. It was Homecoming week for the Panthers, and they came onto the field fired up. Milbank won the coin toss, but... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Outfights Florence-Henry
Milbank Area Volleyball September 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team put up a “W” in an exciting match against Florence-Henry on September 14. Milbank outfought the Lady Falcons to emerge victorious with set scores of 25-13, 27-29, 26-24, and 25-17. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, commented on the opening set, “The combination of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Team Takes on Tough Competition
Milbank Area Tennis September 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted Rapid City Christian on September 15. Milbank took the loss at 8-1. Playing at No. 4 in the singles round, Amelia Pederson put up the only point for Milbank. She defeated Monica Whitman 6-4 and 6-1. Hope Karels battled with Riley Geyer in... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting at Abbey of the Hills at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 21. A tour of the facility will be offered and lunch will follow. The gift shop will be open for browsing or purchasing items after lunch. The cost... Read more
Dawgs Ready to Do Damage at Dakota Valley Friday Night
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2023 0
The Bulldogs football team acquired their only loss this season against Vermillion on Friday, September 8. It marked Milbank’s second game in a row that ended in OT. The final score rested at 22-20 – about as close as you can get – and fans were treated to a... Read more
Fire Destroys Hayshed and Bales at Milt Stengel Farm
Local News September 14, 2023 0
Milbank Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the Milt Stengel farm in rural Milbank at 2:15 p.m. on September 13. Upon arrival, the team found a hayshed completely engulfed in flames and with its roof collapsed. The shed contained approximately 300-325 square bales. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Triumph Over Lady Spartans in Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis September 12, 2023 0
If you were cheering for tennis legend Novak Djokovic and newcomer Coco Gauff during the U.S. Open or for the Lady Bulldogs in their match against Spearfish last week, you were not disappointed. Djokovic collected his 24th Grand Slam title. Gauff won the first Grand Slam title of her... Read more