If you’re a fan of Bulldog basketball, don’t pass up the chance to see both teams play this Saturday, December 8, at home. Milbank takes on Waubay/Summit. We talked with Girl’s Head Coach, Brian Pauli, about what fans can look forward to for the upcoming season. According coach Pauli, the varsity roster... Read more
Milbank Cub Scouts Pack 38 held their annual turtle races at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Two divisions competed. In the Rookie division, Matthew Unzen won first place, Emmett Schuelke was second, and Ryan Steffen, third. In the Veteran division, Jesus Rethke won the event, Lawson Novy earned second place, and... Read more
Schneck Takes Four Wins at Watertown Wrestling Dual
Milbank Area Wrestling December 6, 2018 0
The Bulldog wrestlers took to the mats on Saturday, December 1, at the Watertown Eight-Team Dual. The Milbank squad faced some tough competition going up against Aberdeen Central (7-69) to start, then Harrisburg (9-69,) Huron (24-48), and finally Watertown (6-74.) Barrett Schneck was one of the MHS success stories... Read more
Deloris Andrews
Obituaries December 6, 2018 0
Deloris Andrews, age 97, of Graceville, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11AM on Monday at... Read more
St. Lawrence School celebrates the true meaning of the season at their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 12. Performances are at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Director Elizabeth Schulte says, “The students at St. Lawrence really love music, and even more, they love... Read more
The Milbank Fire and Rescue team gave away $350 in cash and over 50 turkeys at their annual Turkey Bingo on November 15. “The crowd filled the hall,” said Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “just like in the last few years, even though the weather this year was nasty.”... Read more
Swimmers Find Sweet Success at Candy Cane Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming December 4, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team plunged into the water against some heavy competition at the Candy Cane Invitational in Watertown on December 2. Maddox Hanson in the 200 breastroke, and Jessica VanPeursem in the 400IM took home first place finishes. Coach Jodi Street said, “We put in a... Read more
MHS Students Play in North Area Honor Band
Local News December 3, 2018 0
The 28th Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was Saturday, December 1, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dale Fiedler of Redfield served as the guest conductor. Milbank senior Kellie Christians was recognized during the concert as a four-... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theatre. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs will perform musical selections that include Hope Is a Hidden... Read more
An anonymous donor has come forward to match donations or supplement scholarships that are not fully funded, according to the Milbank High School Education Foundation. The foundation announced the anonymous donation will run through April 2019 and will match up to $50,000. The MHSEF, founded in 1986, has awarded... Read more
