Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Brian Sandvig and Joy Nelson to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Sandvig will replace the late Bob Faehn and will serve the remainder of Faehn’s term. Nelson will replace Ed Mallett effective November 1, 2021. “South Dakota’s technical colleges are among the very best in America thanks... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs were selected for the 2021-2022 Sportsmanship Award at South Dakota’s state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls on October 4-5. Abby Trapp, head coach for the MHS, says, “The girls played hard and it was a great tournament. This year, our team was selected as the 2021-2022 Team... Read more
Milbank hosted their first oral interp invitational of the 2021 season on Monday, October 4. Natasha Karels, head coach for the Bulldogs, says 12 schools attended with a total of 100 entries. Bulldog Kadence Rausch-Frank earned a Superior Plus in the poetry division. Coach Karels says, “This is the highest... Read more
Milbank Defeats Dakota Valley 36-13
Milbank Area Football October 5, 2021 0
The Milbank football team chewed up the yardage on the ground at Dakota Valley in North Sioux City on Friday, October 1, and left with a 36-13 victory.Milbank ran for 293 yards and five touchdowns — two by Kaden Krause, two by Bennett Schwenn, and one by Ryker Trevett.... Read more
Rhonda Preller of Milbank presided over the state convention of the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) on September 28-29 in Sioux Falls. Preller is the president of SDRSP and president of the Milbank chapter. Carmal Tobin, who leads the community services on the state board, and Paula Brakke,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose a Close One to Redfield
Milbank Area Volleyball October 5, 2021 0
The MHS varsity volleyball team took a loss to the Lady Pheasants of Redfield on Thursday, September 30. Set scores of 25-23, 16-25, 25-22, 23-25, and 11-15 show the Lady Bulldogs were in the hunt the entire match.Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “The momentum swings were so evident in this match.... Read more
Bulldog Runners Chew Up the Track at Lennox Invitational
Milbank Area Track and Field October 5, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ cross country teams traveled to the Lennox Invitational on Thursday, September 30. In a field of runners from 12 schools, Nick Batchelor brought home first place for the varsity boys and Ashlynn Batchelor took second for the girls. The boys earned second place as a team and... Read more
Brad Loeschke
Obituaries October 5, 2021 0
Brad Loeschke, age 49, of Hazel, SD, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home in Millbank. Inurnment will... Read more
Bulldogs Attend Ortonville Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 30, 2021 0
The Bulldogs took a short road trip to compete in the cross country meet at Ortonville on September 27. Stella Wendland brought home the highest place for either of the varsity teams. She came across the line in the 5K meet at 23:58 to earn 10th place. Will Karels... Read more
Up for a little murder and mayhem? How about some dinner and a dress rehearsal to go with it? The annual St. Lawrence Murder Mystery evening unfolds on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Speedway in downtown Milbank. The play, Dress Rehearsal Murder... Read more
