Debaters Place Third at the Brookings Bell Tournament
Local News December 23, 2019 0
MHS debaters Aiden Ludvigson and Max Lightfield compiled a 4-1 record at the Brookings Bell Tournament on December 14. Milbank placed third in the A-School division. January starts the second half of the public forum debate season. The new season is a chance for any high school student interested... Read more
Local Musicians to Perform in Milbank This Weekend
Local NewsUncategorized December 21, 2019 0
Come experience a magical evening this Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22, at WhyMilbank’s annual holiday show. A Night of Christmas will be filled with glorious music and the inspirational story — the reason for the season — uniquely related by storyteller Dave Rogers. Local musicians Jon Rogers,... Read more
Leddy Wins South Dakota Big Idea Competition
Local News December 19, 2019 0
MHS students Korbin Leddy and Paul Van Dover were two of the eight finalists chosen from 276 entries in the annual South Dakota Big Idea final competition. The competition and awards were held at Northern State University on December 11. The Big Idea fosters entrepreneurial thinking and encourages high... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Take On Tough Competition in Rapid City
Milbank Area Wrestling December 19, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestling team traveled to the Rapid City Invitational held on Friday and Saturday, December 13-14. Over 40 teams competed. “There was tough competition, but the guys competed and wrestled hard,” stated head coach Jeremy Tostenson. Milbank wrestlers who secured at least one win on Friday included... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Step Up Hoops Game
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 19, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs stepped up their game as they traveled to Florence Tuesday, December 17. Despite an improved effort, Milbank fell 64-30 and drop their season record to 0-3. “I thought we were competitive in the first half,” noted head coach Brian Pauli. “We were able to score,... Read more
Milbank Takes Seventh at Hub City Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs captured seventh place at the Hub City Invitational meet in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. “This was one of our largest meets of the year,” said Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch. The meet included 14 teams – 11 Class AA teams and three Class A teams.... Read more
Sealions Beat the Blizzard in Marshall
Milbank Area Swimming December 19, 2019 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team, also known as the Sealions, competed in the Beat the Blizzard meet at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota, on Saturday, December 14. Adison Pauli and Avery Schuneman competed in their first-ever year round swim competition. “They both did an awesome job,”... Read more
Charles Benting
Obituaries December 19, 2019 0
Charles L. “Charlie” Benting, age 79, of Milbank, SD died on December 17, 2019, at the Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. The Reverend Timothy Koch will officiate. Interment will be in the... Read more
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Dinner
Local News December 19, 2019 0
Let’s talk turkey! Can you carve one? Can you cook one? Feeling a bit Santa Claustrophobic, but want to make someone’s Christmas happier? The Free Christmas Day Dinner is the perfect place for you! Volunteers to cook a turkey in their home before the dinner and turkey carvers on... Read more
Bulldogs Face First Two Basketball Opponents of the Season
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2019 0
Bulldogs 53 – Waubay-Summit 63 Despite starting the season with two losses, Milbank’s head basketball coach, Logan Diede, said, “Although we came up short in the W column, I am absolutely 100 percent more encouraged with this squad than I have ever been. This group works extremely hard, plays... Read more
