Merik Junker, a senior at MHS, was selected as the percussion winner of the instrumental division during the second annual USD Young Artist Competition. The competition was open to high school juniors and seniors. Junker received a $500 cash prize. Members of the Young Artist Competition held a public recital on February... Read more
MHS Debaters Head to National-Qualifier Tournament
Local News February 15, 2023 0
All Milbank debaters travel to Harrisburg this weekend to compete in the National Qualifier Tournament on February 17-18. Kathy Tyler, head coach for MHS, predicts, “It will, no doubt, be a challenging tournament, but there are definitely national-qualifier challengers on our team!” The tournament follows the close of the Bulldogs’ regular... Read more
Caitlyn Graf Chosen 2023 Milbank Teacher of the Year
Local News February 14, 2023 0
It was just a “pi” in the sky dream for Caitlyn Graf, a math teacher at MHS, until Friday, February 10, when her name was announced as Milbank’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. She received the award during a surprise ceremony at the school. Caitlyn was nominated by her students,... Read more
Think kids don’t learn anything practical anymore? Check out the latest from the ag education classes at MHS and MMS.. The 10 students enrolled in the advanced animal science course are learning to identify companion animals by constructing life-size dog breeds. They are also creating a cat page and passing... Read more
Milbank Overthrows Ortonville 97-43
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 10, 2023 0
The Bulldogs varsity basketball team bombarded Ortonville with 97 points to triumph over the Trojans 97-43 on Thursday, February 9, in Ortonville, Minnesota.”It’s not too often 97 points get scored in a high school basketball game!” Logan Diede, head coach for MHS, said. “Our boys were locked in from... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Trounce the Lady Trojans
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 10, 2023 0
The wind gusted to 55 mph outside the Ortonville gym on Thursday night, February 9. Inside, the Lady Bulldogs sailed to 53-23 victory over the Lady Trojans. Isabella Anderson and Maurina Street put up a combined total of 37 points Anderson scored 20 points and added eight rebounds and a... Read more
Marie Ivers Chosen Special Education Director of The Year
Local News February 8, 2023 0
Marie Ivers (Vipond), an MHS graduate, has been selected as the Outstanding Special Education Director for 2022 by the South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education. Ivers, who is in her first year as an administrator in the Milbank School District, is celebrating her 30th year in education. ... Read more
Saputo to Permanently Close Big Stone City Plant
Local News February 7, 2023 0
Canadian dairy giant Saputo will close its Saputo Cheese plant in Big Stone City during its third fiscal quarter of 2024. The Montreal-based company officially announced the decision on February 2 and stated two other plants — one in Green Bay, Wisconsin and one in South Gate, California —... Read more
The 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Band will be held at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls from March 23-25. The members of the bands were determined during six statewide auditions throughout the state. Ellie Neugebauer, Joe Schulte, and Rachel Schulte were selected from Milbank. Ellie, a senior and daughter of Justin and... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Take Down Lennox and Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Wrestling February 7, 2023 0
The Bulldog wrestlers fought illness and injury, along with Lennox and Dell Rapids on the road on Thursday, February 3. Milbank defeated Lennox 40-36 and Dell Rapids 42-36. They are still at odds with Illness and injury. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for MHS, said, “We were battling a lot... Read more
