Lady Bulldogs Ready to Bounce Back on Parents Night
Milbank Area Volleyball October 17, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team took a 1-3 loss against Groton on Thursday, October 14. Set scores were 22-25, 18-25, 25-23, and 18-2. Milbank, as usual, spread the wealth around with their hitting attack, getting 14 kills from Rachel Schulte; eight from Skyler Skoog; four from Averie Engebretson; and... Read more
Missy McMahon
Obituaries October 16, 2021 0
Melissa ‘Missy’ McMahon, 50, passed away on October 15, 2021, in a tragic work accident. Funeral Mass for Missy will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until 11:00 a.m.... Read more
New Location Announced for Milbank Food Giveaway
Local News October 14, 2021 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is once again coordinating with Feeding South Dakota for the last Food Giveaway of the year on Wednesday, October 20, in Milbank. Because of the construction at the Grant County 4-H grounds, the location has been changed. The Food Giveaway will be... Read more
Suzanne Unzen
Obituaries October 14, 2021 0
Suzanne Unzen, age 73, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Justin Neugebauer... Read more
Remember when you were five and got a fire hat from the firemen who visited your school? It’s still a time-honored tradition.During 2021 Fire Prevention Week from October 3-10, firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department handed out the coveted red hats, gave firetruck rides to school, and... Read more
Going to the game this Friday, but no time to cook dinner? Grab some grub at the Bulldog Booster Club Tailgate. The Bulldog Booster Club is serving pulled pork sandwiches from 5-7 p.m. at the MHS Picnic Shelter. The meal comes complete with a hearty pulled pork sandwich, chips, water, and... Read more
Laurie Batchelor Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Local News October 13, 2021 0
In the Batchelor family — If you’ll pardon the pun — runners run in the family. At MHS, Nick, James, and Ashlynn Batchelor are some of the top athletes on the cross country team. Their hard work and dedication are obvious, but maybe their secret is good genes. Their... Read more
The Friends of the Grant County Library organization is hosting a silent auction. The basket fundraiser offers a variety of baskets to promote literacy and useful items to encourage quality fun. View the baskets on the library’s Facebook site or stop by the library. But hurry, the auction ends on October 28... Read more
Boys Cross Country Team Take First Place in NEC
Milbank Area Cross Country October 13, 2021 0
The Bulldogs as a team and Nick Batchelor as an individual runner took first place in the Boys 5K Run at the Northeast Conference meet on October 7 in Webster. MHS head coach, Eric Townshend, said, “Nick Batchelor completed a four-peat — he’s the individual champion for the fourth year in a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win NEC Cross Country Title
Milbank Area Cross Country October 13, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs as a team and individual runner Ashlynn Batchelor took first place at the NEC cross country meet in Webster on October 7. Head Coach for the Lady Bulldogs, Eric Townshend, said, “Including Batchelor, the girls’ team placed eight runners in the top 20. That’s incredible!” Six girls from Milbank earned top-13 finishes.... Read more
