The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin is the 2021 One Book South Dakota selection. Kierra Ball, a South Dakota Humanities Council scholar, will lead a discussion of the book at the Grant County Public Library on September 27. The event begins at 7 p.m. and wil be hosted by The Friends of Grant County... Read more
Milbank Gets Nipped in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Football September 22, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs lost a low-scoring game in the Battle of the Bulldogs against Madison on Friday, September 17, on the road. In the first quarter, Madison scored on a blocked punt to force a safety and put Milbank behind at 2-0. In the second quarter, Madison’s quarterback Nate Ricke passed to Peyton Wolfe to end a 42-yard... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Fourth at Ipswich Subway Invitational
Milbank Area Volleyball September 22, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team had a full day at the Ipswich Subway Invitational on Saturday, September 18. In the eight-team tournament, the Bulldogs took fourth place. The champion team received a plaque and a Subway tray for their trip home. Milbank vs. Kimball-White LakeIn pool play, Milbank lost... Read more
CC Teams Win Big at SFC Charger Invitational
Milbank Area Track and Field September 21, 2021 0
The Bulldog cross country teams went the distance at the Sioux Falls Christian Charger Invitational on September 14. Sophomore Nick Batchelor earned an individual second place for the Milbank boys’ varsity team. The Bulldogs as a team brought home second. Eighth grader Ashlynn Batchelor won second place for the varsity... Read more
Jonathan DeBoer Takes First Place at Golf Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 21, 2021 0
Bulldog Jonathan DeBoer won the Tiospa Zina Golf Invitational on Thursday, September 16. DeBoer carded an 80 — two strokes under Roncalli’s Mason Carrels. Riley Steen of Sisseton came in third with an 84, Kyler Bezdicheck of Sioux Valley shot an 85, and Tiospa Zina’s Caelb Barse took fifth... Read more
Great Western Bank Will Get New Name
Local News September 21, 2021 0
First Interstate BancSystem, the parent company of First Interstate Bank, and Great Western Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Great Western Bank, announced Thursday, September 16, they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all‐stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement,... Read more
Alice Holtquist
Obituaries September 21, 2021 0
Alice Leona (Schwandt) Holtquist, 95, a former resident of Milbank and Big Stone City, SD, passed away September 20, 2021 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, MN. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, September 24 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
Berry and Schwenn Chosen as Homecoming 2021 Royalty
Local News September 20, 2021 0
Tatum Berry was chosen as the 2021 MHS Homecoming Queen at Coronation tonight, Monday, September 20. Tatum is the daughter of Annie and Travis Berry. Bennett Schwenn was chosen as the Homecoming King. Bennett is the son of Miriam and Rick Schwenn. The pair will reign over the 2021 Homecoming festivities this week, including the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon just before the Bulldogs take on... Read more
The Bulldog Booster Club aimed at supporting Milbank student programs has been created by a group of school administrators, athletic coaches, and parent volunteers. The Bulldog Booster Club Board of Directors includes:President – Steve WenzlVice President – Ryan ScoularSecretary/Treasurer – Brian SandvigDirectors – Justin Downes, Dan Snaza, Kathleen Holscher, and... Read more
The Grant County Public Library wants to help you experience the world of virtual reality. From September 20-24, try the Oculus Go VR headset on loan from the South Dakota State Library. Whether exploring history and culture, science and space, or the thrill of riding a roller coaster, there is something... Read more
