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
MHS Debate Team Places Third at McGovern Tournament
Local News November 30, 2021 0
Max Schuelke and Rylen Frerichs, Milbank’s novice public debate team, compiled a perfect record and placed third in the McGovern Tournament in Mitchell on November 19-20. Three of the 34 teams from 24 schools had perfect records of 5-0, thus speaker points determined the top three place winners. Milbank’s... Read more
Hey kids, it’s time to get out your pencils or crayons and write your letter to Santa. This year, Santa might even reply. From November 27 until December 15, mail your letter in the dropbox on the west side of the library. Add your name and return mailing address,... Read more
Deadline to Vote in FSA Election is Dec 6
Local News November 30, 2021 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. To be counted, ballots must be returned to your local FSA county office or postmarked by December 6. County committee members help FSA make important decisions on... Read more
Jeff Jones was revealed as the Mystery Snowman during the 2021 Snow Queen Festival sponsored by The Valley Express on Saturday, November 20. Carol Kirchberg was the first person to submit Jeff’s name. She entered the correct guess at 9:45pm on November 19. Carol is the winner of two... Read more
The 30th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 4. The event will be held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12. Dr. Rolf Olson, who is the director of bands, professor of trumpet,... Read more
