Lady Bulldogs Zap Tiospa Zina 79-21
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team obliterated Tospa Zina 79-21 on Tuesday, January 9. Four Milbank players finished in double figures. Fueled by three three-point bombs, Isabella Anderson racked up 15 points, and Tyra Berry, Claire Snaza, and Belle Pauli each put up 12 points. Josie Riveland was right behind... Read more
Milbank Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2024
World, meet David! David is the first baby born at the Milbank Hospital in 2024. David was delivered on January 2 at 11:25 p.m. by Dr. LeShea Quade. The little bundle of joy weighed 5 pounds and 10.6 ounces. He stretches out to 18.5 inches. David is shown here... Read more
Youth Wrestling Meet Highlights Upcoming Talent
Youth wrestlers from across the region competed on Sunday, January 7.  The scores reflect an abundance of upcoming talent in the Milbank area. Results from the meet: Tots 6 & Under 38-39Reed Gapp – Fourth place   —  scored 4.0 team points Round 1 – Grady Peterson (Dakota Boyz... Read more
Bulldogs Devour Britton-Hecla 80-17
The Bulldogs’ victory over Britton-Hecla on January 2 was like taking candy from a baby. The Braves, on the other hand, seemed to have butterfingers. Britton-Hecla could not control the basketball and turned it over 18 times. Milbank crushed them with a final score of 80-17 Three players hit... Read more
Milbank Hosts Second Annual Doug Tschetter Debate Tournament
The Second Annual Doug Tschetter Novice Debate Championship Tournament was held at Milbank High School on Saturday, January 6. Over 50 students from Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Washington, Aberdeen Central, Brookings, Harrisburg, Lennox, Beresford, and Vermillion attended the tournament. They segregated into 28 Public Forum teams and 16 Lincoln-Douglas... Read more
Volunteers Wanted for 2nd Annual Doug Tschetter Debate Tourney
Do you love a good argument? Enjoy hearing both sides of contemporary political topics? Want to help high school students from Milbank and across our state? Why not unleash your inner judge at the Second Annual Doug Tschetter Novice Debate Championship on January 6 at MHS. No experience in... Read more
Screening and Registration Set for 2024 Milbank Kindergarteners
Milbank School District will conduct a kindergarten screening for any child that will be five years old before September 1, 2024. The screening will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Milbank Elementary School from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Screenings take half an hour to an hour... Read more
Mertens Drills In 27 Points as Bulldogs Wreck LQPV
Garrett Mertens crushed it with a game-high 27 points to demolish Lac qui Parle Valley 57-46 at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 28. Jaxson Wildung powered in 15 points and dominated seven rebounds. Joe Schulte added solid support with six points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a block.... Read more
GRADS Holds Raffle to Benefit Food Pantry
Grant-Roberts Area Disability Supports (GRADS) held a pick-a-prize raffle to benefit the Milbank Food Pantry. The group raised over $800, which they used to purchase groceries from Berens Market. Winners of the raffle included Jodi Dale, JoAnn Tillman, Sarah Weinberg, Mary Bjordahl, Gloria Boos, Merna Howard, Natasha Karels, Cindy... Read more
Karels Piano Students Perform at Peaceful Pines
The piano students of Susan Karels performed a recital at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank on Thursday, December 21. William Karels also presented a vocal selection. Submitted Photo: (l. to r.) Addison Van Lith, Susan Karels, Darin Hagen, Carlos Olivares Zuniga, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga. Read more