Madi Thue Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Local News February 9, 2021 0
Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s... Read more
Darla Larson, Jenna Schlimme Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 9, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board accepted the resignation of Darla Larson and Jenna Schlimme at their regular meeting Monday, February 8. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Darla Larson has served the Milbank School District for 34 years at the elementary level and has... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for their newest member on Wednesday, February 3. Jeremy and Jenny Wiese purchased Roger’s Electric from Roger Briggs. The business was owned and operated by Briggs for 30 years. The Wiese family took ownership on January 1. Wiese also... Read more
Bulldogs Sack the Trojans
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 4, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs nailed down a 58-38 victory against their rival the Ortonville Trojans on Tuesday, February 2, in Ortonville. The non-conference basketball victory was the fifth-consecutive conquest for the Dawgs and moved their season record to 8-6. “The boys were really locked in on both ends of the floor... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs were not horsing around when they defeated the Ortonville Lady Trojans 54-18. The non-conference rivals faced off on Tuesday, February 2, in Ortonville. “It was nice to see the ball go in the hoop,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian Pauli. “In the second half we found a... Read more
Day County Sheriff Releases Information On Missing Woman
Local News February 3, 2021 0
On January 29, Central Divers recovered Mrs. Amy Doughtery and her vehicle from a small body of water west of Bristol. The 46-year old Day County woman had disappeared in a snowstorm during the early hours of December 23. According to the Day County Sheriff’s Office, Mrs. Doughtery had been en route to work, but... Read more
The Valley Express MVP —Bennett Schwenn
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 2, 2021 0
Bennett Schwenn has been selected as The Valley Express Most Valuable Player of the Week. Bennett, a six-foot one junior, is a guard/forward on the Bulldogs’ basketball team. During the 2020-2021 season, Bennett has consistently played a key role by leading the offense in points scored. This past week, he... Read more
MHS Students Audition for All-State Band
Local News February 2, 2021 0
Twenty nine students from Milbank auditioned for the top high school band in the state. Auditions were recorded the last week in January and results are expected by mid-February. The 2021 South Dakota All-State Band concerts will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Mitchell on March 26-27. Auditioning for the all-state band also qualifies the MHS students for the 2021 North Area Honor... Read more
Milbank Youth Wrestlers Score Big at Tourneys
Milbank Area Wrestling February 2, 2021 0
Grapplers from the Milbank Youth Wrestling Booster Club earned top place finishes in several recent tournaments: 1-31-2021 Legends of Gold Tournament – BeresfordKyle Schneck, First place; Cruz Prasnicki; Third place; Knox Prasnicki, Third place; Liam Prasnicki, Fourth place; Denim Fahleen, Fourth place; Blaze Fahleen, Fourth place. 1-23-2021 Deuel Tournament – Clear... Read more
Gymnasts Soar to Second Highest Team Score of Season
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 1, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ gymnastics team ended their regular season with the second highest team score of the season at the Deuel Invitational on Saturday, January 30. Milbank tallied 132.050 points. “We may not have the school record (yet) but this team can boast four of the top six team scores in... Read more
