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
CANCELLATION: Last Food Giveaway of the Year Called Off
Local News October 25, 2021 0
The last food giveaway of the year, scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, has been cancelled due to the forecasted inclement weather and lack of shelter during the giveaway. Brenda Maass, coordinator of the Grant County Service Council’s food giveaways, says, “The decision to cancel the giveaway was extremely difficult to... Read more
Bulldogs Blow Out Redmen 42-0
Milbank Area Football October 25, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs ran roughshod over the Sisseton Redmen on October 21 in Sisseton. The Bulldogs scored six touchdowns and denied the Redman a single point. Not only did Milbank prevent Sisseton from getting on the board, in the entire game, they only allowed them a total of 66... Read more
Savanna Osowski Selected as October Student of the Month
Local News October 24, 2021 0
Senior Savanna Osowski has been chosen as the MHS October Student of the Month. Savanna is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Osowski. Savanna is active in cross country and track. She is a member of the jazz, marching, and pep bands. Savanna also represented Milbank at Girls State. Outside of... Read more
Have you ever had a wish come true? If you have, you might be able to imagine how Cody Wellnitz of Milbank felt last weekend. Cody, a ninth-grader at MHS, had his dream come true courtesy of Make-A-Wish South Dakota and Montana. Make-A-Wish fulfills life-changing wishes for children like... Read more
Boy Scouts of America will begin their annual Scouting for Food Drive on Friday, October 22. The scouts will go door to door in Milbank that afternoon to place a door hanger on residents’ doors to remind them of the drive to help feed our community. The next step... Read more
Date Change: FOOD GIVEAWAY In MILBANK MOVED TO OCT 27
Local News October 19, 2021 0
According to Brenda Maass, coordinator of the Grant County Service Council’s Food Giveaways, she and her team made the tough decision to postpone the Food Giveaway originally set for Wednesday, October 20. The new date is tentatively set for October 27. Maass says, “The decision was prompted by the... Read more
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke says, “Treat Stop is back but just a little different this year!” The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department is sponsoring Treat Stop goodie bags at the Milbank Fire Hall this Halloween. All kids are invited to don their costumes and stop by to trick-or-treat... Read more
