Hartman’s Family Foods Raises $1200 for Combined Appeal
Local News November 17, 2020 0
Here’s the latest “in-cider” news from Combined “Ap-peel”: Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods presented Craig Wellnitz with a check for $1200. This is the fifth year, the grocery store has held its gourmet caramel apple fundraiser and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to The Grant County Combined Appeal. Read more
MHS Tennis Team Holds Awards Banquet
Milbank Area Tennis November 17, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team capped its 2020 season with an awards banquet on Thursday, November 12, at the high school. Head coach Abbey Trapp presented Halli Essington and Jenna Johnson with senior awards for their contributions and years of dedication. Essington was named the most dedicated player, and Johnson was... Read more
Local Law Enforcement Officers Collect Warm Clothing for Residents in Need
Local News November 17, 2020 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and... Read more
Sophomore Debaters Win Second Place in Sioux Falls Tournament
Local News November 16, 2020 0
According to MHS debate coach, Kathy Tyler, all four debate teams attended virtual tournaments last week. Tyler says, “Speaker points were outstanding for all our debaters.” The sophomore team of Max Lightfield and Aiden Ludvigson competed in the Sioux Falls Roosevelt Tournament on November 13 and November 14. Competitors... Read more
Novice Debate and Oral Interp Teams Compete Virtually
Local News November 12, 2020 0
Three novice debate teams have started their 2020 season. All tournaments are held via Zoom. Coach Kathy Tyler says, “The advantage of this is the teams are able to attend more novice tournaments, including tournaments just for novice teams that are put on by larger schools.” This year’s topic is:... Read more
Milbank veterans held their annual Veterans Day program at the Grant County Veterans Memorial on Wednesday, November 11. Originally called Armistice Day, it was the 101st National celebration of its kind to honor men and women who have served or are actively serving in the military. This year, vehicles lined Dexter Avenue and the... Read more
Bulldog Golf Team Highlights Season at Award Meeting
Milbank Area Golf November 10, 2020 0
The Bulldogs’ boys golf team conducted a season-end awards meeting via Zoom to wrap up their 2020 season. Head coach Mark Keeton said, “I thought we made some big strides this year in spite of everything going on. Our team scores were much better compared to 2019. Last year, we did... Read more
Milbank High School First Quarter Honor Roll Released
Local News November 10, 2020 0
PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: James Batchelor, Nick Fonder, Aubrey Fraasch, Trey Gloe, Jayden Johnson, Hope Karels, Bridget Korstjens, Kaitlyn Krause, Maggie Kruger, Aiden Quintanilla, Kadence Rausch-Frank, Rylee Schlee, Nadia Thue, Isabella Vogel, Olivia Wendland, Stella Wendland, and Jaclyn Wiik. SOPHOMORES: Luis Berrones, Harley Davis, Averie Engebretson, Adelynn Farrell, Aidan... Read more
COVID Changes Veterans Day Program in Milbank
Local News November 8, 2020 0
The 2020 Veterans Day program will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. outdoors at the Grant County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is adjacent to the Milbank City Cemetery and across from the tennis courts. Attendees can watch from their vehicles by parking on Dexter Avenue or in the... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue
Milbank Area Volleyball November 5, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue, a senior at MHS and a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Those who know Madi realize she is passionate about whatever she does. Those who don’t know her as well might think she’s shy and quiet. But get her on the volleyball... Read more
