MHS Musicians Perform in Honor Band Concert
Local News December 4, 2023 0
The 32nd Annual North Area Honor Band held their finale concert on Saturday, December 2, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Milbank was represented by 20 band members. The students, under the direction of Dr. Terry Beckler, performed: Cajun Folk Songs. Cenotaph (Fanfare for Band),... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Coaches Present Post-Season Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 4, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team held a potluck on Tuesday, November 14, to celebrate their players and a successful 2023 season. Varsity head coach, Nancy Hoeke; JV coach, Kelli Pillatzki; and C-Team coach, Nicole Berg, presented comments, statistics, letters, certificates, and individual awards. Major Letters:Kaitlyn Huber, Abigail Pillatzki, Shaylee... Read more
The Bulldogs faced Madison on Thursday right before they headed to the Marv Sherrill Tournament in Watertown on December 2. “Last year, we hosted Madison and lost by one point so we were going into the dual prepared for another close one,”Josh Schmeichel, Milbank’s head coach.said. “It was the... Read more
Milbank Takes Sixth at Winter Wonderland Gymnastics Invite
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 4, 2023 0
The Milbank Area Gymnastics team competed in the Upward Winter Wonderland Invitational in Vermillion on December 2. Milbank started the tournament on Bars. Macyn Dunnihoo – returning from an injury and competing for the first time this year – scored 7.2 to place 10th. Madilyn Sletten posted 5.95, Raina... Read more
New Berens Market Opens Today
Local News November 30, 2023 0
Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and community supporters gathered today, November 30, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Berens Market in Milbank. Traffic was busy outside and inside the store. Shoppers were eager to check out the produce and fresh meat departments that were expanded,... Read more
It’s always wonderful to come home for the holidays, and the Second Annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) sponsors the event, and Jamie Henderson, executive director of MACC, says,“This year we are going all out... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Take Third at Sisseton
Milbank Area Volleyball November 29, 2023 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team was so happy to start their 2023-2024 season they did cartwheels! The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sisseton on Tuesday, November 28, for a triangular. Sisseton captured first place with 114.55 points. Breckenridge-Wahpeton came in second with 114.1 points. Milbank was close behind in third... Read more
In a turnabout of traditional roles, 270 students turned out for the annual Sadie Hawkins dance hosted by the MHS Student Council on November 21. DJ Jacob Ebsen kept the tunes turned up at the Speedway Event Center. “It was a fantastic turn out and the students had a... Read more
Coach Brian Allmendinger Retires From Bulldog Football
Local News November 29, 2023 0
The Milbank football team presented their 2023 End-of-the-Season Awards on November 6 at the American Lutheran Church. Brian Allmendinger, who has been the head coach of the Bulldogs for the past four years and who recently announced his retirement, led the group. Allmendinger coached football for a total of... Read more
FFA Heads to State Dec 3-4 in Rapid City
Local News November 28, 2023 0
Milbank FFA will send two teams and two individuals to South Dakota’s 2023 State Leadership and Development Events (LDE) in Rapid City on December 3-4. The state-bound members qualified at the LDE in Doland on Monday, November 13. Raul Berrones, Nick Fonder, Veronica Fonder, Kalli Grong, Kenzie Kooima, Ashlynn... Read more
