3…2..1… Artemis II launched its mission at 5:30 p.m. CST tonight, April 1. It will be the first crewed journey around the moon since 1972 and the next giant step to Americans setting foot on the moon again. Are you counting down the days to something big? Retirement? A... Read more
FFA Students Advance to State Competition
Local News April 1, 2026 0
Eight FFA teams from MHS qualified for South Dakota’s state convention during the District 1 Career Development Events (CDE) competition held in Milbank on March 24. The state event will be hosted by SDSU in Brookings from April 19-21. DISTRICT 1 CDE Results – March 24 * Indicate advancing... Read more
The Bulldogs basketball program hosted an end-of-season banquet on Tuesday, March 24. Milbank Head Coach Logan Diede said, “It was a great opportunity to reflect on a memorable year across our C, JV, and varsity teams. It’s always special to come together to celebrate the growth of our players,... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative held its 84th annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 26, at the Wilmot High School. The meeting was attended by 294 people that included 225 registered members. WVEC General Manager Dave Page introduced the employees – all who recieved a round of applause from the... Read more
National Honor Society Inducts 2026 Members for Milbank
Local News March 31, 2026 0
Milbank High School welcomed 22 new members into its chapter of National Honor Society on March 25. Parents of the inductees were invited to attend the ceremony performed by seniors who had previously been inducted into the group. The inductees, who were chosen by an anonymous committee, had applied... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 22 seventh and eighth graders at the annual Festival for Young Voices held in Brookings on Monday, March 23. Taram Stadem served as the guest director for the event and rehearsed with the large ensemble throughout the day. Their grand concert... Read more
MHS Seniors See “Guys & Dolls” at Chanhassen Theater
Local News March 31, 2026 0
The Milbank High School senior band and choir students attended the noon matinee of “Guys & Dolls” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater on Wednesday, March 18. If you are wondering, yes, cheesecake was on the menu. MHS Students: Front row: Elisabeth Sperry, Elyssa Tomac, Elexia Quintanilla, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, Fernanda... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) announced the winners of the raffle held on Wednesday, March 18. The raffle was part of Ag Appreciation Day hosted by MACC that included the annual pancake breakfast, eight vendors, speakers, and ag-related demonstrations. The event was attended by over 100 people... Read more
Bruce Larson
Obituaries March 27, 2026 0
Bruce Larson, age 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Audrey Harms
Obituaries March 26, 2026 0
Audrey Harms, 82, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
