Hupke Earns Perfect Score at State
Local News December 14, 2020 0
MHS junior Hailey Hupke earned a perfect score at the 111th Annual South Dakota Oral Interp Festival. She competed in Storytelling and received three fives. The MHS team received a Team Excellence Award. Class A teams with two or more superiors received the award. According Natasha Karels, coach of the MHS team, students are judged in five categories and given a score of 1-3 — a lower score is best. To earn... Read more
Local Businesses Are Eligible for $106 Million in SD COVID Grants
Local News December 12, 2020 0
Looking for financial relief from the effects of the COVID-19? The State of South Dakota has money to give you. If you are a small business or nonprofit, this is your weekend. Gather your information, collect your documents, and get ready to apply when applications open on Monday, December... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team Travels to First Game on Saturday
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 11, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team is young, but gaining varsity experience will be the focus of the 2020-2021 season. “I’m excited to see how much this team can grow and compete,” says head coach Brian Pauli. Pauli, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Lady Bulldogs, says,... Read more
Casey’s Holds Ribbon Cutting in New Location
Local News December 11, 2020 0
Casey’s cut the ribbon at their new convenience store location at 901 East Fourth Avenue in Milbank, today, December 11, at a ceremony conducted by the Milbank Area Chamber. The store officially opened yesterday. The new location has eight fueling stations, which also include diesel. Inside, customers will still be... Read more
Bulldogs Basketball Tips Off Saturday
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 10, 2020 0
The MHS boys basketball team starts the 2020-2021 season with double-header action in Lennox on Saturday, December 12. The first game begins at 1 p.m. Four seniors will lead the Bulldogs this year: Will Cummins, Carter Hartman, Mason Riley, and Tanner Mertens. Other returning letter winners include juniors Bennett Schwenn, Ryker... Read more
Randy Patnoe, owner of the Lantern Inn in Milbank, says Tuesday was double night. The dining room portion of his business is closed, but the bar remains open with dine in and carry out available. On Tuesday evening, two women came in about the same time and sat several... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Go 1-3 at Watertown Dual Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 9, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs finished the Watertown Dual Tournament Saturday, December 5, with a 1-3 record on the day. Milbank downed Yankton 39-25, but fell to Mitchell, 16-54; Harrisburg, 18-62, and Aberdeen Central, 35-47. Barrett Schneck led the Dawgs with a 4-0 record for the tournament. Toby Schneck and Brayden... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts this week in the Milbank High School gym. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade groups perform on Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. The middle school ensembles, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn and... Read more
Klemm and Scott Join It Only Takes a Spark Board
Local News December 8, 2020 0
Kasey Klemm and Matt Scott have joined the board of directors for It Only Takes A Spark. Klemm, a member of the Great Western Bank team, replaced Lynn Wientjes, and Matt Scott, a former member of the board and a member of the State Auto team, replaced Aaron Anderson.... Read more
Madi Thue Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball December 3, 2020 0
Madi Thue, a senior at MHS, was named to the 2020 All-Northeast Conference Volleyball team. Madi, a 5’9” middle and outside hitter for the Lady Bulldogs, consistently led the team in kills this year. She also maintained a high serving average and was a top all-around player for Milbank. 2020 All-NEC team... Read more
