Football Preview: The Battle of the Undefeated
The Milbank Area Bulldogs and the Groton Area Tigers both have a 3-0 record this season and will go head-to-head in Northeast Conference football action Friday, September 16, in Groton. “All Northeast Conference games are big games for us,” stated Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “This game will be... Read more
Forty Years Of MHS Yearbooks For Sale
Milbank High School is cleaning out its inventory of school yearbooks and selling them on a first come -first serve basis. The yearbooks range from 1964 to 2004. “We have many years, but not every year,” explained April Anderson. The yearbooks cost $25. Contact Anderson at MHS, 432-5546, or... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Love Improving
The Bulldogs girls tennis team competed at the Brandon Valley Invitational September 9-10. They played five matches. Milbank dropped to Sioux Falls Lincoln 9-0 before shutting out Vermillion 9-0 on Friday. “SF Lincoln was strong in singles play,” said Milbank head tennis coach Jim Dahl. “They moved the ball... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Hit Season Best
The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team traveled to Groton September 10, and tallied a season low team score of 368. They came home with a fourth place finish. “We had a much better meet in Groton,” stated Bulldog head coach Mark Keeton. “We had a goal of taking one... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders To Spread School Spirit To Local Businesses
If you are an MHS football supporter and you also own a business, the MHS football cheerleaders will do your windows! The cheerleaders will paint your windows with Bulldog spirit the weekend before Homecoming (September 24-25) and clean them the following week (Oct 1-2). The cheerleaders do all the... Read more
Zootopia To Be Featured At Free Movie In The Park
Zootopia, a family friendly movie, will light up Lake Farley Park on Saturday, September 24, at dusk. The feature film is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage everyone to bring your entire family to enjoy a fun relaxing evening as we wind down the summer,” said... Read more
Milbank High School Royalty Selected
The MHS 2016 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during Coronation Monday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Armory. The 2015 royalty, Isaac Snaza and Morgan Schmitt will pass down their crowns. The senior class selected Jimmie Berkner, Presley Peschong, Korinne Roggenbuck, and Kaitlyn Rufer as its... Read more
Grant County Youth Excel At  2016 South Dakota State Fair
The South Dakota State Fair was held in Huron from August 31, through September 5. The name Mertens dominated the swine division. Karlee Mertens was crowned Grand Champion in the senior showmanship division. Karlee, with her pig, Stuart, was Grand Champion Lightweight York and Reserve Champion overall in the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Slip Past Webster In Exciting Volleyball Matchup
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs slipped past Webster Area 3-2 in Northeast Conference high school volleyball action Thursday, September 8, on the road. The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-3 on the season and 4-0 in the NEC with the victory. However, the win did not come easily for the... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County Under Investigation
MILBANK, S.D. – A 45-year-old male died early Saturday morning after being injured in a one-vehicle crash four miles north of Milbank. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved in the crash. A 2011 Chevy... Read more