Ribbon Cutting Held for Cocktails and Corks Grand Reopening
Local News February 1, 2023 0
The Milbank Area Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting today, February 1, at Cocktails and Corks-Milbank’s wine and spirit store. The locally-owned shop is celebrating the Grand Reopening at 302 W. 4th Avenue. The retail store officially opened on December 5 in its new location. Dan Sorenson and Scott Hoeke are... Read more
St. Martin and Sheeley Take 3rd and 4th in Groton
Milbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2023 0
Anthony St. Martin took third place and scored 16 points to lead the Milbank JV wrestlers at the Groton Invitational on January 26. Nollen Sheeley placed fourth and scored eight points. Jacob Giles added four points. Paul VanDover and Hunter Reede recorded three points apiece. Complete results for Milbank: 106 Evan... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Hit Small Bump in the Road
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 1, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs were defeated in their game against Hamlin last night, January 30, in Milbank. The loss broke Milbank’s eight-game winning streak, but it was delivered by a worthy opponent. The Lady Charger’s at 14-0 are ranked the No.1 team in South Dakota’s Class A, and were the... Read more
Six MHS wrestlers braved the weather on Saturday January 28 to compete in the 2023 Les Tlustos-Brookings Invitational. Owen Fischer received the highest place finish for the Bulldogs. He earned third place when he pinned Jacob Mason of Pierre at 2:42. Pierre dominated the match by piling up 287.5... Read more
Maurina Street, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Jodi Street.Maurina is active in cross country, basketball, and track and field. She also plays in the jazz band and was chosen to be... Read more
Shannon Stotesbery
Obituaries January 31, 2023 0
Shannon Stotesbery, age 25 of Chokio, MN, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her fiancé, Brett, and her dog, Lucy. Her death was unexpected and due to complications of Addison’s Disease. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m.... Read more
Justus Osborn Scores 13 Points Against Hamlin
Milbank Area Boys BasketballUncategorized January 31, 2023 0
The Bulldogs took a loss to Hamlin on Tuesday, January 30, at the Milbank Armory. Hamlin was perfect in Northeast Conference play going into the game and after..At 10-3 for the season overall, the Chargers brought some high-level competition to the arena. Milbank ended up posting the “L” at... Read more
Milbank Area Gymnasts Poised for Regions
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 31, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ gymnastics team enters regional competition when they host the Region 1A meet on Thursday, February 2. Britton-Hecla, Deuel, Estelline, Hendricks Public, Madison, Sisseton, and West Central will all compete for spots in South Dakota’s Class A championship meet on February 10-11 in Aberdeen. The regional meet comes close on the heels of Milbank’s... Read more
The annual Pops Concert will be presented at MHS on Monday, February 6. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the theater at the high school. The Jazz Band, Color Guard, Drumline, and an instrumental ensemble will each perform. The MHS Choir will entertain the audience with “Some Nights.”... Read more
Wrestlers Take Down Sisseton 51-30
Milbank Area Wrestling January 30, 2023 0
The MHS varsity wrestling team defeated Sisseton, 51-30, on Thursday, January 26, in Sisseton. Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Nollen Sheeley, and Jesse Schneck took their matches by fall. Barrett Schneck defeated his opponent with a 6-4 decision. Jayce Jonason, Zack Karges, Tate Schlueter, and Landon Novy won by forefeit. ... Read more
