Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Grant County Jail
Local News April 22, 2025 0
Grant County held a groundbreaking ceremony today, April 22, to mark the formal start of construction on the new $7.35 million county jail. Officials in attendance included the Grant County Sheriff, Grant County Commissioners, Administrator and Assistant to the Commissioners, Jail Committee members, Grant County States Attorney, and representatives... Read more
For the first time, MHS students and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members competed at South Dakota’s state FBLA contest. The event was held in Sioux Falls at the Best Western from April 14-15. Eight Bulldogs – Tate Pew, Andrew Karels, Pierce Mathiason, Sam Shelstad, Jose Chan, Rylan... Read more
Tim Graf Receives 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Local News April 22, 2025 0
The South Dakota School Superintendent Association (SDSSA) presented the 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Tim Graf, Superintendent of the Harrisburg School District and former Superintendent of the Milbank and Wilmot school districts. Graf received the award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to public education. He has... Read more
Mason Allen Sets MHS School Javelin Record at SDNG Invite
Milbank Area Track and Field April 21, 2025 0
Milbank’s track and field teams hosted the South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) Invitational on Thursday, April 17. The weather was brutal with cool temperatures and a fierce spring wind, but Mason Allen managed to set a new school record in the javelin competition at 124 feet and 5 inches,... Read more
Don’t miss Milbank’s Sixth Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament this Saturday, April 19. The event will take place in the gym at the Milbank Armory. In addition to the Men’s Tournament, the Women’s Game is back by popular demand. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tip-off for the first game is... Read more
Lady Pheasants Startle the Lady Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Softball April 16, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Redfield on Tuesday, April 15, to take on the Lady Pheasants in varsity fastpitch softball. Milbank was overwhelmed by Redfield’s high-powered offense and solid pitching early in the game. The Lady Bulldogs did not get a chance to recover before Redfield bagged a 16-1... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs fastpitch softball team hosted the Deuel Cardinals on Monday, April 14, at Pribyl Park. The weather refused to cooperate, and at one point in the game, players and fans headed to the dugout to take shelter from the wind and rain that had turned to hail.... Read more
Supt. Downes Named Community Leader of the Year
Local News April 16, 2025 0
The South Dakota School Superintendent Association (SDSSA) named Justin Downes, Superintendent of the Milbank School District, as their 2025 Community Leader of the Year. The group made the announcement today, April 15. Downes is in his sixth year as the Superintendent in Milbank. As a professional dedicated to public... Read more
Students of Sheila Dailie, a Milbank piano instructor, held their Spring Recital at the American Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 13. Many friends and family attended. Front: Mya Robish, Landon Athey, Parker Robish, Jackson Hendricks, and Royce VanMeterMiddle: Callie Myrum, Isabelle Karels, Bennett Schwandt, Brynna Bumgardener, Remi Homan, and... Read more
Gus Guenther
Obituaries April 16, 2025 0
Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
