MHS senior Emma DeBoer is a leader not only in the fine arts department, but also as a cheerleader. Emma has played the alto saxophone for the MHS concert, jazz, and pep bands all through her high school career. She is an alto sax section leader for the bands and also serves... Read more
MHS Updates Activities Attendance Policy
Local News January 15, 2021 0
The Milbank School District has updated its attendance policy for athletic and school events, effective immediately as decided by the Milbank School Board during its regular meeting on Monday, January 11. The district will allow all of the student body to attend events as long as they wear a mask.... Read more
I-29 Closing Tonight Due to Blizzard Conditions
Local News January 14, 2021 0
The South Dakota department of transportation reports all lanes on I-29 from the North Dakota border to the Iowa border will be closing at 10:00pm tonight, Thursday, January 14. A blizzard warning remains in effect for the entire area until 6:00pm Friday. Roads are snow-packed and icy with winds... Read more
McKenzie Johnson to be Reunited with Lost Wedding Ring
Local News January 13, 2021 1
You could say McKenzie Johnson was thrilled when she received her gorgeous engagement ring, but now you’ll need to ask which time? McKenzie (Krakow) Johnson and her husband, Jessy, of Milbank had been shopping in Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. When they decided to stop at Sam’s Club, McKenzie slipped... Read more
Schwenn and Hartman Rack Up 37 Points to Set Down the Cyclones
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2021 0
The Bulldogs defeated Clark-Willow Lake 54-45 to earn a Northeast Conference victory on January 7 on their home court. The win moved Milbank’s season record to 3-3. “It was not the prettiest of games on the offensive side of the floor,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach, Logan Diede. “We got... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
Local News January 13, 2021 0
Want to turn a five dollar bill into a new car or $20,000 in cash? It will happen to someone during the 2021 Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle returns to St. Lawrence School in Milbank and gives you the opportunity to turn your five dollar bill into a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or choose $20,000... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Change Quarantine Policy
Local News January 12, 2021 1
The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the... Read more
Gail Barlund Retiring from WVEC After 35 Years
Local News January 11, 2021 0
Gail Barlund, office manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative in Milbank, announced she plans to retire this month. Barlund has been employed by WVEC for 35 years. She joined the cooperative in 1985 and has served as office manager for the past 25 years. After over three decades of service... Read more
Jackson Schwandt Succeeds Mark Reedstrom as Grant County State’s Attorney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
Jackson Schwandt has taken over as the new Grant County State’s Attorney. Schwandt, who graduated from MHS in 2006, also graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2015. After law school, Schwandt and his family moved back to Milbank. His wife, Bre, was hired as... Read more
Brayden Christensen and Barrett Schneck Go 4-0 at Home Tourney
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted a five-team wrestling dual tournament Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs finished 1-3 and now sit at 6-11 for the season. Milbank fell to Aberdeen Central 47-34 to start the tournament. The Dawgs then dropped 61-15 to Harrisburg before coming back to defeat Sioux... Read more
