Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to an after-school Bingo and Books event at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Tuesday, October 4. The event is free, but registration is required. Attendees will be supervised from approximately 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Parents just need to arrange rides... Read more
Riley Overby Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Redfield
Milbank Area Volleyball September 27, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs met the Lady Pheasants on the volleyball court in Redfield on Thursday, September 22. Milbank took the loss at 2-3 despite their stellar serving. The Lady Bulldogs hit 91 of 96 serving with 12 aces to attain a 95 percent average. Individually, Rylie Overby led the team at 17... Read more
The 61st Annual Grant County Combined Appeal Business Blitz is Wednesday, September 28. The People Helping People Drive plans to fund 17 organizations in Grant County. Every donated dollar stays right here in Grant County. This year, the group hopes to reach a goal of $190,400. But, they need... Read more
Three MHS Golfers Headed to State
Milbank Area Golf September 27, 2022 0
It was an exciting day on the golf course at the Region 1A tournament in Aberdeen on Monday, September 26. Milbank teammates Owen Fischer, Jonathan DeBoer, and Joshua Keeton each qualified for the state tournament. The Bulldogs as a team put up their best score of the year to earn... Read more
Bulldogs Battle with Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Football September 27, 2022 0
The Bulldogs traveled to Dell Rapids on Friday, September 23, to square off with the No. 2-rated Quarriers. The Dawgs took the loss 6-37. Milbank’s six points were scored by quarterback Garrett Mertens in the fourth quarter. Mertens ran the ball into the end zone for the touchdown. The... Read more
Luis Berrones, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Luis is the son of Luis Berrones and Lorena Pedraza.Luis is active in football, track, band, choir, honor band, and FFA. He was also a member of Boys State. Outside of... Read more
Sammy Femling Ties for 6th at Sisseton Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2022 0
Sammy Femling fired in an 88 to tie for sixth place during the Sisseton Invitational at Valley View Golf Course on Thursday, September 22. Owen Fischer and Jonathan DeBoer each shot a 91 to land in a five-way tie for 11th place. As a team, the Bulldogs ended up... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bounce Back in Sanford Pentagon Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball September 26, 2022 0
Things moved fast at the 34-team volleyball tournament at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 24. The annual tournament crowned champions in four divisions. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, said, “Going 3-1, it was a very good day. It was a difficult schedule,... Read more
Jason “JJ” Jurgens
Obituaries September 23, 2022 0
Jason “JJ” Jurgens, age 47, of Corona, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held Wednesday,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Play Hard At Sioux Valley
Milbank Area Volleyball September 22, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity team took on a tough Sioux Valley team (9-4) on Tuesday, September 20, at the Cossack Center in Volga. Milbank struggled in each set, but posted scores of 18-25, 14-25, and 20-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “Sioux Valley has so many weapons they... Read more
