Milbank Debaters Win Two State Golds
It is an “unheard of feat to win both Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum,” stated Kathy Tyler head coach for the MHS debate team. But the Bulldogs took the Gold in both divisions in Class A of the SDHSAA State Debate and IE Tournament held in Brookings from March 7-8.... Read more
Jackson Graf Selected as Milbank’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
Jackson Graf, a math teacher at Milbank Middle School, was announced as the 2025 Teacher of the Year in the Milbank School District during a surprise ceremony in the MHS Theater on Wednesday, March 5. His wife Caitlyn, who is a math teacher at the high school, and daughter,... Read more
MHS Educators Rising Students Qualify for Nationals
Members of the MHS chapter of Educators Rising joined over 300 high school students for the annual state competition. The event was hosted by Dakota State University’s  College of Education and Human Performance in Madison on February 24. Milbank chalked up seven awards, including the Outstanding Educators Rising Chapter... Read more
Milbank FFA Members Rewarded at CDE in Groton
Milbank FFA members competed at the Groton Career Development Event (CDE) on Friday, February 26. Three teams led the way for Milbank by earning fourth-place finishes. Lady Bulldog Kalli Grong brought home Milbank’s highest individual finish of second place in Livestock Evaluation, and Kayla Schweer was third in the... Read more
84 MHS Band Members Perform at Region III Contest
Milbank High School took 84 band members to the Region III solo and ensemble music contest hosted by Watertown High School on Wednesday, February 26. The event included 34 solos and eight ensembles. Milbank received three Superior Plus ratings, 29 Superiors, and 10 Excellents. Scores were based on: tone,... Read more
Valley Queen Partners With Arla Foods Ingredients of Denmark
Arla Foods Ingredients, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arla Foods, headquartered in Denmark, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Valley Queen. Valley Queen will produce ingredients from the Nutrilac® ProteinBoost product range. The patented microparticulated whey protein concentrate is used to increase protein levels in food and beverage products... Read more
Tragic Accident on Big Stone Lake Claims Life of Local Man
On Sunday, March  2, at approximately 9:15 a.m. a pickup driven by Rodney Gustafson of Big Stone City, Minnesota, fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake. The accident happened near Laguna Beach north of Ortonville. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders, including the Big Stone... Read more
Sara Colombe Nominated For SD Ag Teacher of the Year
Sara Colombe, MHS ag teacher and FFA adviser, learned she has been chosen as a finalist for the Golden Owl Award in a surprise ceremony at the school on Friday, February 21. Colombe is the recipient of the District One award for South Dakota and was nominated by students,... Read more
Schuelke Advances to National  Debate Tournament
Max Schuelke, a senior at Milbank High School, will compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held June 15-20 in Des Moines, Iowa. Schuelke will be one of two Lincoln-Douglas debaters representing the Northern South Dakota District. They will join 6,000 students from over 2000 schools... Read more
Governor Rhoden Invites Nominations for 2025 Ag Ambassador Award
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or organization making a positive contribution to South Dakota’s agricultural industry. Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources... Read more