Milbank hosted their first oral interp invitational of the 2021 season on Monday, October 4. Natasha Karels, head coach for the Bulldogs, says 12 schools attended with a total of 100 entries. Bulldog Kadence Rausch-Frank earned a Superior Plus in the poetry division. Coach Karels says, “This is the highest... Read more
Milbank Defeats Dakota Valley 36-13
Milbank Area Football October 5, 2021 0
The Milbank football team chewed up the yardage on the ground at Dakota Valley in North Sioux City on Friday, October 1, and left with a 36-13 victory.Milbank ran for 293 yards and five touchdowns — two by Kaden Krause, two by Bennett Schwenn, and one by Ryker Trevett.... Read more
Rhonda Preller of Milbank presided over the state convention of the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) on September 28-29 in Sioux Falls. Preller is the president of SDRSP and president of the Milbank chapter. Carmal Tobin, who leads the community services on the state board, and Paula Brakke,... Read more
Bulldog Runners Chew Up the Track at Lennox Invitational
Milbank Area Track and Field October 5, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ cross country teams traveled to the Lennox Invitational on Thursday, September 30. In a field of runners from 12 schools, Nick Batchelor brought home first place for the varsity boys and Ashlynn Batchelor took second for the girls. The boys earned second place as a team and... Read more
Up for a little murder and mayhem? How about some dinner and a dress rehearsal to go with it? The annual St. Lawrence Murder Mystery evening unfolds on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Speedway in downtown Milbank. The play, Dress Rehearsal Murder... Read more
Jonathan DeBoer Hits Hole-in-One at Sisseton Golf Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 28, 2021 0
Jonathan DeBoer hit a hole-in-one at the Valley View Country Club in Sisseton on September 23. His lightning strike came on the third hole using a nine iron. DeBoer also led the Bulldogs by tallying a 90 and taking seventh place at the meet. The Bulldogs brought home second... Read more
Nick Batchelor Breaks Course Record at Milaca Mega Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 28, 2021 0
The Bulldogs’ cross country teams attended the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, September 25.. With a field of 26 mostly high-ranking Minnesota teams and nearly 200 runners, Nick Batchelor broke the course record for the boys for this division with a time of 16:01.5. He shot into first place and helped Milbank... Read more
Combined Appeal Milbank Business Blitz Begins Wednesday
Local News September 28, 2021 0
Everywhere you go, you see your Combined Appeal donation dollars at work in Grant County. From the community transit service and 60’s plus dining program to the swim team, ball diamond, The Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and more, you can witness people helping people every day. Tomorrow you’ll... Read more
Bulldogs Rule Homecoming Football Game
Milbank Area Football September 27, 2021 0
Everything Kaden Krause and Marshall Voeltz touched during Milbank’s Homecoming football game turned to gold (and maroon). The Bulldogs defeated Clark-Willow Lake 34-13. Krause had his hand in three touchdowns — a one-yard run, a one-yard pass to Carter Bowser to score, and an interception return of 52 yards for... Read more
September is Intergeneration Month. At a recent get-together, the Johnson family took a photo to celebrate four generations. Jayce, two, and Jacksyn, nine months, are the newest members of the Johnson family. They are shown here with their dad, Jessy, of Milbank; their grandfather, Rusty Johnson of South Shore;... Read more
