MHS Oral Interp Team Compete in Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 2, 2021 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes Tournament on Saturday, October 30.According to Coach Natasha Karels, Kadence Rausch-Frank placed third in the Novice Poetry division and Brooke Schwagel was a finalist in Varsity Drama. Lydia Street and Kadence Rausch-Frank teamed up in the Novice Duo division, as did Avery VanOverbeke and... Read more
Jean Rounds Wife of Senator Mike Rounds Dies From Cancer
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Jean Vedvei Rounds, 65, wife of South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds passed away at her home in Fort Pierre on Tuesday, November 2. She had been battling sarcoma cancer since May 2019. Jean Rounds was South Dakota’s First Lady from 2003-2011. She will be remembered for her advocacy for... Read more
Public Meeting November 3 to Discuss New Building Addition at Milbank High School
Local News November 1, 2021 0
Superintendent Justin Downes of the Milbank School District says a special meeting has been called to give residents in the district an opportunity to voice their opinions about the proposed construction to Milbank Elementary School. Downes says, “We want to be out in the open about the chance to expand... Read more
Hupke Siblings Earn Superior Plus at Brookings Fall Fest
Local News October 27, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ oral interp team competed in the 17th Annual Brookings Fall Fest on October 25 at Brookings High School. Senior Hailey Hupke and her brother Cooper, a freshman, earned a Superior Plus rating in the Duo division. Complete results for the Milbank team include: Drama: Brooke Schwagel (Superior) Lydia Street... Read more
MHS Reader’s Theater Team Takes 4th at Karl Mundt Tourney
Local News October 25, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ oral interp team competed in the Dakota Invitational Karl E Mundt Tournament at Dakota State University on October 23. According to Milbank’s coach Natasha Karels, the Readers Theater team, consisting of Hailey Hupke, Jacob Shelstad, Ivy Lewno, and Brooke Schwagel, made it to the finals and finished in fourth place.... Read more
CANCELLATION: Last Food Giveaway of the Year Called Off
Local News October 25, 2021 0
The last food giveaway of the year, scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, has been cancelled due to the forecasted inclement weather and lack of shelter during the giveaway. Brenda Maass, coordinator of the Grant County Service Council’s food giveaways, says, “The decision to cancel the giveaway was extremely difficult to... Read more
Savanna Osowski Selected as October Student of the Month
Local News October 24, 2021 0
Senior Savanna Osowski has been chosen as the MHS October Student of the Month. Savanna is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Osowski. Savanna is active in cross country and track. She is a member of the jazz, marching, and pep bands. Savanna also represented Milbank at Girls State. Outside of... Read more
Date Change: FOOD GIVEAWAY In MILBANK MOVED TO OCT 27
Local News October 19, 2021 0
According to Brenda Maass, coordinator of the Grant County Service Council’s Food Giveaways, she and her team made the tough decision to postpone the Food Giveaway originally set for Wednesday, October 20. The new date is tentatively set for October 27. Maass says, “The decision was prompted by the... Read more
MHS Musicians Audition for All-State Orchestra
Local News October 19, 2021 0
MHS sophomores Rachel and Joe Schulte have been chosen to play first violin in the South Dakota All-State Orchestra for 2021. Rachel will be seventh chair and Joe will be at 28th. Auditions were held in Huron on October 12. Five students from Milbank auditioned. Selections were announced on Saturday,... Read more
Oral Interp Team Brings Home Ribbons
Local News October 19, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ oral interp team traveled to Florence on Saturday, October 16, to compete in the Florence Invitational. Coach Natasha Karels reported Gemma and Lydia Street received the highest honors. Each received a Superior Plus award. Results for the team include: Gemma Street — Superior Plus in Humor, Lydia Street — Superior Plus in Drama, Danielle Kennedy — Superior in Humor, Veronica... Read more
