Lady Bulldogs Drop Season Opener to Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2022 0
The Milbank girls basketball team took the loss in their season opener against Sisseton on December 8. The final score sat at 29-62.Maurina Street led the Lady Bulldogs with 11 points. She also claimed possession of five rebounds. Claire Snaza put up eight points for Milbank and grabbed three... Read more
Joan Ronglien
Obituaries December 8, 2022 0
Joan Ronglien, age 95, of Ortonville, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Sallie Settje
Obituaries December 8, 2022 0
Selma “Sallie” Settje, age 102, of Milbank, SD, formerly of Corona, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Grant and Frerichs Take First at Fargo Debate Tournament
Local News December 7, 2022 0
Qualon Grant and Rylen Frerichs, members of Milbank’s Junior Varsity Public Forum debate team, placed first in the Fargo Davies Debate Tournament held December 3 in Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Kathy Tyler said, “Grant and Frerichs won all seven of their rounds in the B division which had 42 teams, all... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Honored with Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 7, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements. Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories.... Read more
Jesse Schneck Secures Four Pins at Watertown Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 7, 2022 0
The Milbank wrestling team split its quartet of dual contests on December 3 at the Marv Sherrill Dual Tournament at the Watertown Civic Arena. The Bulldogs lost their opening dual against Aberdeen Central with a score of 21-55. MHS head coach Josh Schmeichel commented, “Aberdeen has been tough traditionally... Read more
The 31st Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was presented on Saturday, December 3 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Haley Armstrong of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology served as the guest conductor. Milbank musicians included: Front Row: (seated) Mrs.... Read more
Everyone is invited to attend the annual Christmas program at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. Students in preschool through sixth grade will present two performances on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The third through sixth graders will perform the musical Room for Christmas,written by Mark Burrows. Elizabeth... Read more
Milbank Oral Interp Team Wins a Team Excellence Award at State
Local News December 6, 2022 0
The MHS oral interp team claimed a Team Excellence Award at the 113th Annual South Dakota Oral Interpretation Festival held December 2-3 in Mitchell. According to Milbank’s head coach, Natasha Karels, a Class A school must earn at least two Superior awards at the festival to receive this award. Our team had five... Read more
Milbank Loses Battle of the Bulldogs by a Whisker
Milbank Area Wrestling December 6, 2022 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 1. It was the first match of the 2022-2023 season for Milbank and they took the loss, but it was close. Milbank scored 38 points and Madison eked out the win at 39. Results from... Read more