Firefighters Battle Shop Fire in Below-Zero Temps
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, firefighters from the Summit Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to a shop and shed fire at 46011 146th Street.  The property is owned by Roger Smith. When the firefighters arrived, they found the building engulfed in flames. Kevin Schuelke of... Read more
Middle School to Host Mid-Winter Concert
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, February 14. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the theater at Milbank High School. Admission to the concert is free and everyone is welcome.    The band will offer a variety of musical selections, which... Read more
Muellenbach and Stengel Selected for Honor Band Festival
Seniors Hattie Muellenbach and Savannah Stengel were selected for the 23rd Annual Quad State Honor Band Festival. The festival was held February 4-5 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.  Muellenbach, who plays the alto saxophone, and Stengal, who plays the clarinet, were both chosen by audition from... Read more
The Emperor’s New Clothes Cast Selected for Missoula Children’s Theatre
Come see the king’s new clothes — or lack of them —  this Friday, February 11, at The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s two performances of The Emperor’s New Clothes. The beloved fairy tale is as funny, thought-provoking, and relevant today as it was in 1837 when Hans Christian Anderson penned it. Auditions... Read more
Barrett Schneck Makes List of 100 Career Wrestling Wins
Bulldog Barrett Schneck entered an elite club at MHS. He recorded 100 career wrestling wins and kept on going. Barrett, a junior at MHS, now has 112 wins and sits solidly on the list.  Head wrestling coach for MHS, Jeremy Tostenson, says, “Barrett placed eighth last year at the state tournament and is on a mission to be higher on the podium... Read more
Milbank Youth Wrestlers Fight it Out at Bearcat Brawl
The Milbank Youth Wrestlers attended the Bearcat Brawl on February 5. According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, the results include: Tots 28-33 Landon Krause’s place is 1st and has scored 8.0 team points. Round 2 – Landon Krause (Milbank) won by major decision over Camdyn Huffman (Webster) (Maj 9-0) Round... Read more
Six MHS Musicians Selected for All-State Band
Hattie Muellenbach, Hope and William Karels, Laney Florette, and Joe, and Rachel Schulte have been selected to join the 2022 South Dakota All-State Band. The 72nd Annual South Dakota All-State Band event will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University... Read more
Bulldogs Take Down Bearcats to Claim Dual Win
Milbank defeated Webster Area by a score of 36-33 on Thursday, February 3.  For the Bulldogs, Joe French, Barrett and Jesse Schneck, Leyton Raffety, Carter Gloe, and Landon Novy all posted victories.  Complete results include:106: Owen Fischer was defeated by Tacey Miller in a 7-1 Decision.126: Adin McKillip was defeated by Haeden Jorgenson by Fall... Read more
Milbank Area Gymnasts Punch Ticket to State
The official results are in. The Milbank Area gymnasts are headed to State!  Both the state Class A and Class AA championship meets take place this weekend, February 11-12, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell.  Besides competing as a team, Milbank gymnasts who will also compete individually include: Madison Mathews –... Read more
Taryn Dusky Selected as January Student of the Month
Taryn Dusky was chosen as the January Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Taryn is a senior at MHS and the daughter of William and Ricci Dusky. Taryn is active in band, choir, color guard, and has performed in the one-act play. She has also been a member of the... Read more