The piano students of Susan Karels performed a recital at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank on Thursday, December 21. William Karels also presented a vocal selection. Submitted Photo: (l. to r.) Addison Van Lith, Susan Karels, Darin Hagen, Carlos Olivares Zuniga, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga. Read more

Is there mud in your blood? Do you want to say, ”No roads, no problem!” Then what are you waiting for? The Grant County Combined Appeal is set to give away a 2023 Polaris Ranger 1000 on December 28. The winner will be announced during halftime at the Milbank vs.... Read more

The piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented two Christmas recitals on Sunday, December 10, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. The musicians presented a variety of holiday favorites, including solos, duets, and a vocal solo. Guests were treated to a holiday reception following the performances. Submitted Photos: Top Picture-... Read more

Jaxson Wildung put up 20 points for the Bulldogs in their game against Hamlin on Thursday, December 21, but the undefeated Chargers were a force to be reckoned with. Coming into the game with Milbank, they had defeated Groton by 22 points and dismantled Flandreau by 41 points. Milbank took... Read more

Milbank debaters won the first-place trophy in the Division A Sweepstakes of the annual Brookings Bell DebateTournament held December 15-16 in Brookings.The first Brookings Bell Tournament was held in 1983. Individually, MHS junior Max Schuelke placed second in the Varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Schuelke out-talked 24 debaters – many from high... Read more

Lady Bulldog Tyra Berry put up 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in a tough, but close battle against the Hamlin Lady Chargers on December 21 on the road. Milbank eventually took their first loss of the season at 39-32. Brian Pauli, head coach for Milbank, said, “Credit the Hamlin defense... Read more

The St. Lawrence Student Council went the extra mile to help those who could use an extra smile this Christmas. The group, working in conjunction with the Grant County ICAP office, collected holiday items that promote “Family Togetherness.” The treats will be distributed as part of the Angel Tree program.... Read more

Ho, Ho, Ho. Who wouldn’t go? Up on the schooltop Click, Click, Click.Down through the chimney for arithmetic. Santa stood on the roof of Milbank Elementary to greet the students as they arrived early this morning, Thursday, December 21. Santa waved and wished everyone a jolly holiday. While the Grinch... Read more

The Middle School Student Council challenged all the Middle School students to raise $1,600 in pennies to purchase presents for the ICAP Angel Tree. The students whooshed by the $1600 mark and collected a grand total of $4200. Additional money will go to purchase clothing for kids in the community.... Read more

The 50th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS was hosted by the Northern State University Music Department at Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 9. The tradition began in 1974 at the ice rink at New York City’s Rockefeller Center.  This year, over 200 events featuring tuba and euphonium enthusiasts... Read more