MHS senior Emma DeBoer is a leader not only in the fine arts department, but also as a cheerleader. Emma has played the alto saxophone for the MHS concert, jazz, and pep bands all through her high school career. She is an alto sax section leader for the bands and also serves... Read more
MHS Updates Activities Attendance Policy
Local News January 15, 2021 0
The Milbank School District has updated its attendance policy for athletic and school events, effective immediately as decided by the Milbank School Board during its regular meeting on Monday, January 11. The district will allow all of the student body to attend events as long as they wear a mask.... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Nearly Pull Off Comeback
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 14, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs nearly pulled off a comeback, but succumbed to Waverly-South Shore 47-34 on Tuesday, January 12, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank’s season record dropped to 2-6. “For whatever reason, we came out flat and played with little energy and toughness,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian Pauli. “After halftime, we competed... Read more
I-29 Closing Tonight Due to Blizzard Conditions
Local News January 14, 2021 0
The South Dakota department of transportation reports all lanes on I-29 from the North Dakota border to the Iowa border will be closing at 10:00pm tonight, Thursday, January 14. A blizzard warning remains in effect for the entire area until 6:00pm Friday. Roads are snow-packed and icy with winds... Read more
Blizzard Warning Changes MHS Sporting Events
Uncategorized January 14, 2021 0
The Milbank High School Athletic Department announced the cancellations and the postponement of events for today, January 14. *Wrestling match in Wahpeton has been cancelled *Gymnastics meet in Aberdeen has been cancelled *Milbank Boys and Girls Basketball games in Milbank with Hamlin has been postponed Read more
McKenzie Johnson to be Reunited with Lost Wedding Ring
Local News January 13, 2021 1
You could say McKenzie Johnson was thrilled when she received her gorgeous engagement ring, but now you’ll need to ask which time? McKenzie (Krakow) Johnson and her husband, Jessy, of Milbank had been shopping in Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. When they decided to stop at Sam’s Club, McKenzie slipped... Read more
Schwenn and Hartman Rack Up 37 Points to Set Down the Cyclones
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2021 0
The Bulldogs defeated Clark-Willow Lake 54-45 to earn a Northeast Conference victory on January 7 on their home court. The win moved Milbank’s season record to 3-3. “It was not the prettiest of games on the offensive side of the floor,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach, Logan Diede. “We got... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
Local News January 13, 2021 0
Want to turn a five dollar bill into a new car or $20,000 in cash? It will happen to someone during the 2021 Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle returns to St. Lawrence School in Milbank and gives you the opportunity to turn your five dollar bill into a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or choose $20,000... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Change Quarantine Policy
Local News January 12, 2021 1
The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs secured a solid 66-57 win over Canton in non-conference play on January 5. “I was proud of the effort the boys displayed from start to finish,” said Coach Diede. “Our energy was high, and we were locked in on both ends of the floor. We moved the ball... Read more
