Free Screening for Three and Four-Year-Olds on Friday, March 1
Local News February 27, 2024 0
Children who live in the MIlbank School District and were three or four years old as of September 1, 2023, are invited to a free developmental screening. This screening will be conducted at the Milbank Elementary School on Friday, March, 1 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Appointments are... Read more
The 33rd Annual Piano Festival was held at MHS on Sunday, February 25. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Piano Teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of young musicians and encourage them in their studies. Students of Kristi Seehafer, Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager, and Sheila Dailie performed.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Leave it all on the Court in Final Game at Regions
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 26, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldogs were close, oh so close, to playing in the SoDak 16 this year. There was only one problem: Sisseton. Sisseton, who was ranked No. 1 in Region 1A, No. 5 in Class A, and No. 7 in all of South Dakota stood firmly in their way... Read more
Five Milbank area students rehearsed and performed with the Middle School All-State Orchestra at Rapid City Central High School on February 23-24. The event was sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Teaneashea Vogel, an eighth grader from Milbank Middle School, was selected as 12th chair cello.... Read more
Thomas Hoeke
Obituaries February 26, 2024 0
Thomas Hoeke, age 79, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Milbank, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00... Read more
Dale Anderson
Obituaries February 26, 2024 0
Dale Anderson, 75, of LaBolt, SD, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Countryside Covenant Church near LaBolt. Pastor John DePalma will officiate. Memorial Visitation will be one hour prior... Read more
Milbank Wins Battle of the Bulldogs – First Time in 16 Years
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 22, 2024 0
There’s a new sheriff in town! Milbank traveled to Madison on Monday, February 19, for the annual Battle of the Bulldogs and captured the victory. Madison had won 15 battles in a row – the last time Milbank defeated Madison was in February 21, 2008. This year, Milbank was... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win – Advance to Region Semifinals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2024 0
The fourth-seeded Lady Bulldogs defeated the No. 5 seed, Waubay-Summit, in the Region 1A quarterfinals on Tuesday, February 20 in Sisseton. The final score was 53-37. In other quarterfinal action, No. 1 Sisseton – the fourth-rated team in the state –crushed the Wambdi of Tiospa Zina 86-22. Third-seeded Roncalli... Read more
Max Schuelke Qualifies for National Debate Tournament
Local News February 20, 2024 0
Max Schuelke, a member of the MHS debate team, has punched his ticket to the National Speech and Debate Championship. The tournament will be held June 16-21 in Des Moines, Iowa. Schuelke will be one of the two U.S . Extemp debaters representing the Northern District of South Dakota.... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Punch Their Tickets to State
Milbank Area Wrestling February 20, 2024 0
Six Bulldogs, one alternate, and one Lady Bulldog grappled their way into South Dakota’s 2024 State Wrestling Individual Championships. The athletes qualified at the regional meet in Pierre on Saturday, February 17. Regional winners from their respective classes will compete against each other February 22-24 at the Denny Sanford... Read more
