The Bulldog wrestlers went on the road to Sioux Falls Jefferson for a triangular on Thursday, January 9. According to Josh Schmeichel, head coach for MHS, this was the first time the teams had met in a triangular. “It turned out to be two fairly, evenly-matched duals. Going in,... Read more
Milbank Students Make Dean’s List at Augustana
Local News January 13, 2025 0
Seven students from Milbank were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. The Dean’s List recognizes each full-time student who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and accumulated a grade-point average of 3.5 or above... Read more
Tragic Fire Devastates Local Family
Local News January 13, 2025 0
An account has been set up at First Bank & Trust in Milbank to help the Steve and April Griffee family. The family is reeling from the loss of their 11-year-old son, Cade, in a fire on Friday, January 10. In addition, the Griffee’s home and all their belongings... Read more
Carnival games, including a Cupcake Walk, Duck Pond, Sucker Tree, Bean Bags, Guess the Amount of Candy in the Jar, and Plinko are just a few of the activities that will be in motion at Milbank High School during the benefit for Kimber Downes this Saturday, January 11, from... Read more
Miss Milbank Jericho Jones began competing in the state Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen today, January 9. Jericho advanced to the state contest after she was selected as Miss Milbank 2025 at The Valley Express Snow Queen Festival in November. Jericho joined 25 other contestants from across the state... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Overpower Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 8, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team was a scoring machine in their game with the Lady Braves of Britton-Hecla on Tuesday, January 7. Milbank’s defense also applied intense pressure and Britton-Hecla struggled to control the ball. They committed a total of 28 turnovers. Milbank easily defeated the Lady Braves 61-23... Read more
Mariella Grace Cameron came into the world on January 2 at 11:43 a.m. She will go down in history as the first baby born in Milbank in 2025. Mariella Grace also helped ring in the New Year as the first Gen Beta Baby born at Milbank Hospital Avera. Gen... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Hit Season High at Sisseton
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 6, 2025 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team recorded a season-high score of 129.15 points at Sisseton on January 4. Br 130.7 siss 129.7 According to Kelly Wollschlager, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, in the Floor competition, Hannah Brown changed a jump connection and cleaned up her execution to score 9.3... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Play at Corn Palace
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 6, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs dominated the opening of their game against West Central in one of the seven matchups featured in the Fifth Annual Sacred Hoops Classic. The event was held at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on Saturday, January 4. Milbank put up 20 points to West Central’s nine... Read more
Wrestlers Host Big StoneTherapies Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling January 6, 2025 0
The Milbank Area wrestling teams hosted the 2025 Border Battle on Saturday, January 4. The annual event is sponsored by Big Stone Therapies. Match #1 Round 1 Milbank 29 vs. Benson 48106 – Carson Olson (Benson) over Abe Fischer (Milbank) Fall 2:47113 – Tayson Tillma (Milbank) over Sam Svingon... Read more
