MHS Educational Foundation to Award New Scholarship
Local News April 13, 2026 0
Jolene Rick, executive director of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation (MHSEF), announced the endowment’s newest addition – the Dwight Harrison Scholarship. The gift will fund an annual $2,500 scholarship that will debut at the 2026 MHSEF banquet on May 7. The Dwight Harrison Scholarship marks the 56th award... Read more
The sign-up for the annual Back-to-School – School Supply Program for the 2026-27 school year will continue through Tuesday, April 14. Sign up will be held in the Milbank Elementary lunchroom from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Grant County Christian Service Council. Stay tuned for the pick-up... Read more
Residents of Grant County are encouraged to pause to pay attention to the emergency siren sounds during Severe Weather Awareness Week to be observed April 13-17. Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, says, “We will be doing siren tests in all Grant County communities on Wednesday, April... Read more
Vegas Gold Team Wins 7th Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tourney
CommunityMilbank Area Boys Basketball April 9, 2026 0
The Vegas Gold Team was undefeated at 3-0 to win the Seventh Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 4. Vegas Gold teammates included Justus Osborne, Tice Mursu, Sammy Femling, Jaxson Wildung, Joe Schulte, Bryan Meyer, Mason Meister, Charlie Peery, Howie Zemlicka, and Sebastian Hooth – all graduates of... Read more
Milbank High School juniors will host the 2026 Prom on Saturday, April 11. On Cloud 9 is this year’s theme. The Grand March list includes 73 couples. Everyone is invited to attend the Grand March that will be presented at the National Guard Armory at 8 p.m. Doors open... Read more
Senior Jacy Dexter has been chosen as the March Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Brandon and Hillary Dexter. At MHS, Jacy is a member of the track and field and volleyball teams. She is also involved with HOSA, the Fellowship of... Read more
Belle Pauli, a sophomore at MHS and a 5-foot-10 forward for the Lady Bulldogs has been named to the 2026 South Dakota Class A All-State teams for girls basketball. The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association announced the honorees on March 25. This is a big accomplishment for Belle, commented... Read more
It might not feel like it today, but spring is right around the corner and so are the 2026 Northeast Area Special Olympics Spring Track and Field Games. Milbank will host the meet set for Friday, May 1. It’s a big day for the community and especially the Special... Read more
The Special Olympics of South Dakota State Cheer and Basketball Competitions were held in Mitchell from March 28- 29. Over 600 athletes competed. Counting the athletes, coaches and volunteers, the total number of participants was over 1000. Many spectators also attended. Congratulations goes to the Milbank Special Olympic teams,... Read more
Milbank Alumni Basketball Tournament Returns This Saturday
Milbank Area Boys Basketball April 2, 2026 0
The Seventh Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tournament – a fundraiser for the Bulldog Booster Club – happens this Saturday, April 4, in the Milbank Armory. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tip off for the first game is 9 a.m. Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs basketball team and... Read more
