Megan Wiese Wins 5th at State FFA Competition
Local News December 12, 2023 0
Megan Wiese, a sophomore at MHS and a member of FFA, took fifth place at the state FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on December 4 in Rapid City. Nearly 600 FFA members from across South Dakota competed in over 10 events. Wiese won her award in the Employment Interview... Read more
Mertens Scores 26 to Liquidate Lennox in B-Ball
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2023 0
The Bulldogs overcame a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to blast the Lennox Orioles 63-54 on December 9 at the Milbank Armory. Garrett Mertens scored a game-high 26 points for the Bulldogs. He also chalked up five assists. Yohanna Ajwanga posted 15 points, including a 3-pointer. Jackson Wildung... Read more
Novy and Fischer Take Firsts at Faulkton Wrestling Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2023 0
Owen Fischer and Landon Novy were crowned champions in their weight classes at a new tournament on Milbank’s schedule. Milbank also collected six other finishes in the top five. According to Josh Schmeichel, head coach for the Bulldogs wrestling team, Milbank decided to switch things up a little this... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Come Back Strong in Battle Against Lennox
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 11, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs hosted Lennox at the Milbank Armory on December 9. The Lady Orioles, currently ranked the No. 6 team in South Dakota Class A, gave Milbank trouble in the second quarter or things might have gone down to the wire. Milbank stayed close during the opening minutes... Read more
Milbank Shows Strong Season Start With Hoops Victories
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 11, 2023 0
Varsity– Milbank 69 vs. Sisseton 24The Bulldogs varsity basketball team shut down the Sisseton Redmen in Milbank’s season opener at the Milbank Armory on December 7. The Bulldogs took charge in the first quarter, which ended at 18-13, and never looked back. They led the entire game and obliterated... Read more
Bob Pierce
Obituaries December 11, 2023 0
Robert “Bob” Pierce, age 85, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, from 5:00 – 7:00... Read more
Milbank Area Gymnasts Score Season-High Points at Hub City
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 11, 2023 0
Milbank Area Gymnasts scored a season-high 118.975 points to place seventh at the Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen on Saturday December 9. Harrisburg won the tournament with 142.075 points. Milbank and Britton-Hecla were the only non-AA schools in the competition. Team Rankings: Harrisburg –142.075 Sioux Falls O’Gorman – 134.625... Read more
Milbank Native Kalen DeBoer Named 2023 College Football Coach of the Year
Local News December 10, 2023 0
Dog gone it! Kalen DeBoer, Milbank Bulldog from the Class of 1993, has done it again. DeBoer, now the head coach for the Huskies at the University of Washington, was named the 2023 College Coach of the Year. Home Depot made the announcement late Friday night during the ESPN... Read more
Alma Buttke
Obituaries December 10, 2023 0
Alma Buttke, age 94 of Milbank, SD, (formerly of Corona, SD) passed away on December 8, 2023, in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, from 5 –... Read more
Anderson Buries Half-Court Buzzer-Beater in Hoops Victory at Wahpeton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs, fueled by a game-high 32 points from junior Isabella Anderson, put up a “W” in their action-packed season opener in Wahpeton, North Dakota, on December 7. The Lady Bulldogs downed the Lady Huskies 61-56. Anderson sank a 50-foot Hail Mary shot from behind the half-court line... Read more
