Grant County Development Corporation Receives Donation
Local News December 21, 2020 0
The Xcel Energy Foundation presented a $4000 check to the Milbank Community Foundation on December 14. The funds are earmarked for the Grant County Development Corporation. Eric Pauli, who serves as Excel’s community relations manager in Sioux Falls, presented the check. Pauli says he is excited to team up... Read more
Milbank Debaters Participate in Brookings Tournament
Local News December 21, 2020 0
According to coach Kathy Tyler, the Brookings Bell Debate/IE tournament on December 17 proved to be a challenge for the MHS team. Raul Berrones’ partner became ill, so Raul was forced to debate ‘Maverick’, which means he debated alone. Mavericks can’t win a round according to tournament rules, but he... Read more
Students at St. Lawrence School held a drive to collect items to put in their 2020 Blessing Bags. This year, they chose the theme family togetherness. On December 10, the students filled enough Blessing Bags for 34 families. The bags were brimming with throw blankets, hot chocolate, marshmallows, microwave popcorn,... Read more
Toby Schneck Enters Record Book by Collecting 100 Wrestling Wins
Milbank Area Wrestling December 18, 2020 0
MHS senior Toby Schneck collected the 100th wrestling victory of his high school career in the meet against Harrisburg during the dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December 12. Toby has been a varsity wrestler for the Bulldogs since seventh grade. He is the son of Brian and Sherri Schneck.... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Give Redmen a Run for Their Money
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 17, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs suffered a 66-54 loss to the Sisseton Redmen Tuesday, December 15, in double-header basketball action at the Milbank Armory. The loss moves Milbank’s season record to 0-2. “We struggled out of the gates to get any sort of rhythm on offense,” said head coach Logan Diede.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings presented a recital at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. The students of Elizabeth Schulte, director of the studio, performed solos from Suzuki Books 1, 2 and 5, and string ensembles including Gracious Father by Beethoven arranged by Megan Tschetter, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Handel’s Passacaglia, and Hoedown. Students recognized for their achievements... Read more
Thue Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Rival
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 17, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs met the Sisseton Redmen in a rival matchup Tuesday, December 15, at the MHS Armory. Milbank came away with the loss at 51-31, and their season record slipped to 0-2. Milbank stuck close to Sisseton to end the first quarter at 11-15. In the second, the... Read more
Schneck and Raffety Place at Rapid City Wrestling Invite
Milbank Area Wrestling December 16, 2020 0
MHS grapplers Toby Schneck and Leyton Raffety were the only Milbank place winners at the Rapid City Invitational wrestling meet on Friday, December 11. Schneck took second place at 195 pounds and Raffety was third at 182. The team also competed in a dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December... Read more
Is your neighborhood spruced up for the holidays? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottertail Power Company encouraged everyone to put up their lights, lawn ornaments, and wreaths to deck the streets with holiday cheer. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! See a neighbor who has... Read more
Dawgs Drop to Orioles to Start Hoops Season
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 15, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs were defeated 51-32 by the Lennox Orioles on Saturday, December 12. The season-opener loss came during double-header basketball action on the road. “Our boys played extremely well on all three levels,” stated head coach Logan Diede. “But, there’s a lot of work moving forward. We played a... Read more
