Bulldogs Take Loss From Dell Rapids But Ready for HOCO
Milbank Area Football September 23, 2026 0
Milbank allowed Dell Rapids to take the win 43-7 at the Quarriers’ HOCO game on Friday September 18. Both teams came into the game at 2-1 this season. Dell Rapids stood at No. 6 in 11A tied with Madison. They had sustained a loss to Canton the previous week.... Read more
Heller and Townsend Crowned 2026 MHS Homecoming King and Queen
Local News September 20, 2026 0
Liam Heller and Zayda Townsend were crowned the 2026 MHS Homecoming King and Queen at Coronation held at the National Guard Armory tonight, Sunday, September 20. Liam, who is the son of Jesse and Katie Heller, and Zayda, who is the daughter of Eric and Christine Townsend, will reign... Read more
Senior Liam Heller has been named September Student of the Month at Milbank High School. He is the son of Jesse and Katie Heller. Liam plays in the band and sings in the choir at MHS. He enjoys running in his spare time and is a member of the... Read more
Absentee Voting Opened Today in Grant County
Local News September 18, 2026 0
Absentee voting began today, Friday, September 18, in Grant County, as well as across South Dakota. However, each state has its own set of rules. Check the box below to see how each state handles this process. Important Dates to RememberSeptember 18 — Absentee Voting BeginsOctober 19 —Voter Registration... Read more
Milbank Sweeps Waubay-Summit
Milbank Area Volleyball September 17, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs kept volleyball fans on the edge of their seats, when they hosted Waubay-Summit on Tuesday, September 15. The varsity girls clinched the win at 3-2. JV earned a solid 2-0 victory. The eighth-grade team also dominated the court in a 3-0 sweep, and the seventh graders... Read more
Seffrood Elected to Associated School Boards of South Dakota
Local News September 16, 2026 0
Milbank School Board member Annelies Seffrood has been elected to the board of directors of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). She will represent the Northeast Region of the ASBSD in the 700-1,399 enrollment category. Seffrood was appointed to the board of the private,nonprofit organization last fall... Read more
Scoular Wins First for Milbank at The Bank Invitational
Milbank Area Cross Country September 14, 2026 0
Senior Bulldog Jeter Scoular won the individual championship at The Bank Invitational hosted by Milbank on Saturday, September 12. According to Bulldog head coach Eric Townsend, Jeter set his season-best and nearly his all-time record of 16:21. Lady Bulldog Ella Koplin took fourth place in the varsity girls division. ... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bumped Off By Undefeated Hamlin
Milbank Area Volleyball September 14, 2026 0
The Milbank varsity volleyball team took a 3-0 loss to Hamlin on their home court on Thursday, September 10. Set scores were 25-15, 25-13, and 25-11. “Hamlin is a very talented and well-rounded team, and you have to give them a lot of credit for the way they played,”... Read more
Bulldogs Barbecue the Tanagers 20-9 at a Block Party
Milbank Area Football September 13, 2026 0
The Bulldogs smoked the Tanagers 20-9 on Senior Night in Milbank on Friday, September 11. Milbank held Vermillion scoreless in the opening frame of the game, but the Bulldogs brought home the bacon. Milbank’s Bennett Hunt got the ball and made a dive to Vermillion’s 45-yard line for a... Read more
Thomas Bass Drops 20 Strokes to Lead Bulldogs
Milbank Area Golf September 13, 2026 0
The Bulldogs had a busy and successful week. Varsity players are consistently improving their play and seeing their scores drop and their finishes go up. Junior high golfers saw all teammates make the top 10, including a medalist. The Bulldogs hosted nine schools for an invitational at Whetstone Creek... Read more
