Lady Bulldogs Advance to Finals in Regional Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 4, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs (5) defeated the Lady Bearcats (4) of Webster 3-2 on Tuesday, November 2, in the first round of the Region 1 Volleyball Tournament. Set scores were: 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 25-21, and 15-11. Also in Region 1 competition, No. 1 Florence-Henry defeated No. 8 Tiospa Zina 3-0; No. 2 Redfield defeated No. 7 Clark-Willow Lake 3-0; and No.... Read more
Pots of marigolds line the way and marigold petals are scattered across the path that leads to Esther and Jeorge Ramirez’s tidy house in Milbank. A welcoming glow emanates from the doorway. Esther stands vigil inside waiting to greet her guests, but invitations have not been sent. Everyone in... Read more
Schulte Siblings Play in All-State Orchestra in Rapid City
Local News November 3, 2021 0
The 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Orchestra was held October 29- 30 at The Monument in Rapid City. The finale concert was presented on October 30. Participants from Milbank High School included: Rachel Schulte who played first violin and was placed in the 7th chair. Joe Schulte, who also... Read more
Students Attend All-State Choir in Rapid City
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Two MHS mixed quartets were selected to join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The Grand Concert was held on Saturday, October 30, at the newly-constructed Summit Arena in Rapid City. The musicians were under the direction of Dr.... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Team Compete in Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 2, 2021 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes Tournament on Saturday, October 30.According to Coach Natasha Karels, Kadence Rausch-Frank placed third in the Novice Poetry division and Brooke Schwagel was a finalist in Varsity Drama. Lydia Street and Kadence Rausch-Frank teamed up in the Novice Duo division, as did Avery VanOverbeke and... Read more
Jean Rounds Wife of Senator Mike Rounds Dies From Cancer
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Jean Vedvei Rounds, 65, wife of South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds passed away at her home in Fort Pierre on Tuesday, November 2. She had been battling sarcoma cancer since May 2019. Jean Rounds was South Dakota’s First Lady from 2003-2011. She will be remembered for her advocacy for... Read more
Public Meeting November 3 to Discuss New Building Addition at Milbank High School
Local News November 1, 2021 0
Superintendent Justin Downes of the Milbank School District says a special meeting has been called to give residents in the district an opportunity to voice their opinions about the proposed construction to Milbank Elementary School. Downes says, “We want to be out in the open about the chance to expand... Read more
Bulldogs Upset No. 2 Canton in Football Playoffs-Heading to DakotaDome
Milbank Area Football October 30, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ pulled off a 6-0 win to stun the No. 2 Canton C-Hawks in the first round of the 11A football playoffs. The Bulldogs now advance to the semi-final round to play Vermillion at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. Brian Allmendinger, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Our defense had... Read more
Nick Batchelor Takes Second at State Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country October 27, 2021 0
Senior Nick Batchelor took second place individually at the State A Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 23. It was his fifth consecutive top-25 finish at State and boosted the boys’ team to a third-place finish — their highest since 1997. Eighth-grader Ashlynn Batchelor placed 17th — the highest... Read more
Hupke Siblings Earn Superior Plus at Brookings Fall Fest
Local News October 27, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ oral interp team competed in the 17th Annual Brookings Fall Fest on October 25 at Brookings High School. Senior Hailey Hupke and her brother Cooper, a freshman, earned a Superior Plus rating in the Duo division. Complete results for the Milbank team include: Drama: Brooke Schwagel (Superior) Lydia Street... Read more
