Jonathan DeBoer tied for ninth place at South Dakota’s 2023 State A Golf Tournament. The two-day tournament concluded today, October 3, in Rapid City. Anthony Lanham of West Central was the medalist. He carded a one-under-par 143 with a 68 on the front nine and a 75 on the... Read more
The Bulldogs faced another formidable foe on the football field in Sioux Falls on Friday, September 28. Milbank put up a fight in the first half to keep up at 28 -14, but Sioux Falls Christian kept their foot on the gas pedal in the second half to charge... Read more
Skid Steer Destroyed in Evening Fire
Local News September 28, 2023 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47446 151st Street at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday September 20. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, “Upon arrival we found a skid steer fully engulfed in flames. Firemen were able to quickly extinguish the fire.” The skid steer, owned by Mike Tietjen, was... Read more
Milbank Community Thrift Shop Opened New Addition Today
Local News September 27, 2023 0
The Community Thrift Shop in Milbank officially opened its new addition today, September 27. This morning, as every Wednesday, shoppers were lined down the block, ready to bag some bargains. They also were excited to finally get a glimpse of the changes inside. The store’s addition not only expanded... Read more
Brown, A. Batchelor, and Quantanilla Named Champions at LQPV Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 27, 2023 0
The Bulldogs cross country teams competed in the Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) Invitational on Tuesday, September 19. Eric Townsend, head coach for Milbank, commented, “We like coming to this meet. It’s not a very long drive and it always features some very good Minnesota schools. This year was... Read more
Niel Bien Honored by SDSU as Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family, and Community
Local News September 26, 2023 0
The motto “It’s not our land, but it is our turn” has served as a guide to the caretakers of Bien Ranch for more than 130 years. “Conservation has been important to our family ever since my grandfather, Ole, homesteaded in 1888,” said Neil Bien, a third-generation Veblen rancher... Read more
Bulldogs Rocked by the Quarriers
Milbank Area Football September 26, 2023 0
There’s no sugarcoating the lopsided score from the Bulldogs’ Homecoming football game against Dell Rapids on Friday, September 22. The Quarriers – the defending state champions and the No. 1-ranked team in the state– overwhelmed Milbank 63-8. As the saying goes: you either win or you learn. Isn’t learning... Read more
DeBoer and Fischer Punch Tickets to State Golf Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2023 0
Jonathan DeBoer and Owen Fischer will play in South Dakota’s 2023 State A Golf Tournament. The tournament will be a two-day, 36-hole event at Hart Ranch Golf Club in Rapid City on October 2-3. The Bulldogs competed in the Region 1A meet on Monday, September 25. Mark Keeton, head... Read more
Milbank Topples Lennox in Tennis Triangular
Milbank Area Tennis September 25, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs split wins in a tennis triangular with Lennox and Aberdeen Roncalli at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, September 19. The meet was scheduled to be a quadrangular, but Aberdeen Central did not participate. The Lady Bulldogs triumphed over the Lady Orioles of Lennox with a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Surprised by Sioux Valley
Milbank Area Volleyball September 21, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team faced Sioux Valley on Tuesday, September 19. Milbank jumped to an early lead at 2-0 with both sets ending with scores of 25-19. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, observed, “We played good volleyball right from the start, with good set ups and attacks.... Read more
