MHS Oral Interp Team Compete in Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 2, 2021 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes Tournament on Saturday, October 30.According to Coach Natasha Karels, Kadence Rausch-Frank placed third in the Novice Poetry division and Brooke Schwagel was a finalist in Varsity Drama. Lydia Street and Kadence Rausch-Frank teamed up in the Novice Duo division, as did Avery VanOverbeke and... Read more
Jean Rounds Wife of Senator Mike Rounds Dies From Cancer
Local News November 2, 2021 0
Jean Vedvei Rounds, 65, wife of South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds passed away at her home in Fort Pierre on Tuesday, November 2. She had been battling sarcoma cancer since May 2019. Jean Rounds was South Dakota’s First Lady from 2003-2011. She will be remembered for her advocacy for... Read more
Public Meeting November 3 to Discuss New Building Addition at Milbank High School
Local News November 1, 2021 0
Superintendent Justin Downes of the Milbank School District says a special meeting has been called to give residents in the district an opportunity to voice their opinions about the proposed construction to Milbank Elementary School. Downes says, “We want to be out in the open about the chance to expand... Read more
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
