Schuelke and Grant Place Second at Jefferson High Invitational
Local News December 9, 2021 0
Max Schuelke and Qualon Grant, members of the MHS novice public forum debate team, placed second in the Jefferson Cavalier Invitational Debate Tournament on Saturday, December 4. It was the first debate tournament hosted by the Cavaliers at the new Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls. Coach Kathy Tyler says, “Qualon... Read more
Remembering Sam Grorud After 10 Years
Local News December 8, 2021 0
Ten years ago today, on December 8, 2011, Sam Grorud, 16, climbed up the ladder to Heaven after fighting a courageous, nine-month battle with leukemia. It is only human for us to cry and pose the question, “Why?” Sam, however, responded heroically to God’s call. He wrote, “I... Read more
Yamaura and Mathews Boost Team To Highest-Ever Opening Season Score
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2021-2022 season at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Triangular on November 30. Amber Fraasch, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs,says, “We were down one gymnast, but seniors Madison Mathews and Dani Yamaura decided to start their final season with rock-solid performances. Both hit all four... Read more
The Milbank Angel Trees Need Your Help
Local News December 2, 2021 0
The 2021 Angel Tree needs your help! The holidays are flying by and this Christmas morning some children might be left out in the cold. A card on the Angel Tree states the Christmas wish of a Grant County child in need and a lot of cards still remain.Can... Read more
Carlene Wittnebel of Milbank won $250 in Ol’ Mill Bucks by shopping in Milbank during the Let’s Keep The Cheer Here promotion sponsored by The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Laurie Folk Chamber Director announced the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 1. Wittnebel made a purchase at Valley Queen... Read more
Washington Huskies Hire Milbank Native – Kalen DeBoer
Local News November 30, 2021 0
University of Washington Director of Athletics, Jennifer Cohen, announced Monday, November 29, that Kalen DeBoer has been selected as the 30th head coach in Husky football history. DeBoer, 47, is a native of Milbank and a 1993 graduate of Milbank High School. In 1998, he earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs Named to 2021 All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 30, 2021 0
Lady Bulldogs Hallie Schulte and Rachel Schulte were named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team. Hallie, a 5′ 4″ libero, is the daughter of Ginny and Jeremy Tostenson and Calvin and Jena Schulte. She is a junior, three-year starter. Rachel, a 5 ‘6″ outside and middle hitter, is the daughter of Elizabeth... Read more
Senior Bennett Schwenn has been chosen as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Bennett is the son of Rick and Miriam Schwenn. Bennett is active in choir, band, football, basketball, and track. He participates in his church’s youth group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).... Read more
Five MHS Bulldogs Named to All-State Football Team
Milbank Area Football November 30, 2021 0
Marshall Voeltz, Jace Rufer, Connor Bender, Bennett Schwenn, and Karson Weber — all seniors from Milbank — were named to the 2021 South Dakota 11-A All-State High School Football Team. The selections were made by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association. The complete roster for 11A includes:QB: Nate Ricke (Sr), MadisonTE/FB/H BACK: Marshall Voeltz (Sr), Milbank; Jaden Witte (Sr),... Read more
St Lawrence School presented St. Lawrence Has Talent on Friday, November 19. This is the sixth year the event was held and sponsored by the student council. Student council adviser, Susie Wendland, said, “We had hula hooping, piano, violin, gymnastics, ballet, magic, singing, and more from students in kindergarten through... Read more
