Joseph Schulte, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as the December Student of the Month. Joseph is the son of David and Elizabeth Schulte. In school, Joseph is active in several activities including basketball, tennis, band, choir, and FCA. Outside of school, he participates in violin and... Read more
The MHS forensics team brought home their fourth Class A’ sweepstakes trophy of the season last weekend, January 26-27. Nine students attended and competed in 14 events in the Lewis and Clark Tournament in Yankton. Milbank won first place in Class A. They placed sixth overall in a field... Read more
Seven Milbank Wrestlers Place at Brookings Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling January 30, 2024 0
Seven Milbank wrestlers – five boys and two girls – placed in the top six at the annual Les Tlustos Wrestling Tournament in Brookings on Saturday, January 27. Landon Novy placed the highest for the Bulldogs with his second-place finish. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for Milbank, noted, “Brookings was... Read more
Isabella Vogel November Student of the Month
CommunityUncategorized January 30, 2024 0
Senior Isabella Vogel was chosen as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Pamela Vogel. Isabella is active in band, choir, HOSA, oral interpretation, and theater. She is also a member of National Honor Society. Isabella participates in youth group, enjoys... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Clip Deuel 3-Zip
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 29, 2024 0
Joe Schulte, a 6’6” senior, posted a double-double to lead the Bulldogs in their dual with Deuel on Thursday, January 25. Schulte chalked up 20 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Yohana Ajwanga scored 15 points and six rebounds. Senior Garrett Mertens added eight points and four rebounds. Jaxson Wildung,... Read more
Belle Pauli Named Player of the Game at Yankton Tourney
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 29, 2024 0
Milbank was paired against Vermillion at the all-girls Sacred Hoops Classic sponsored by Sun Gold Sports on Saturday, January 27, in Yankton. The Lady Tanagers are currently rated No. 8 in Class A in South Dakota, and the Lady Bulldogs suffered a short bout of failure to launch. Milbank... Read more
Chris Engebretson
Obituaries January 29, 2024 0
Christopher “Chris” Engebretson, 43, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, South Dakota. Pastor Chris Davis... Read more
Milbank Racks Up Another Personal Best Team Score at Deuel Invite
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 29, 2024 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team finished the Deuel Invitational with a season-high team score of 127.7 points. Milbank also brought home fifth place from the meet held on Saturday, January 27 in Clear Lake. Kelly Wollschlager, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs, congratulated Hannah Brown and Macyn Dunnihoo. Both... Read more
Connor Wiik Wins Fourth Place at State Voice of Democracy Contest
Local News January 28, 2024 0
Connor Wiik of Big Stone City earned fourth place in the state 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy scholarship contest sponsored by the Department of South Dakota VFW. Wiik, a senior at MHS, received the honor and a monetary prize at the awards banquet held in Pierre on Monday, January 22.... Read more
Senators Rounds Introduces Legislation to Ban Fake Meat in School Lunches
Local News January 28, 2024 0
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced legislation that would ban fake meat products from being served in school lunches. The School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024 would prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program... Read more
