The Milbank Middle School student council challenged the entire middle school to participate in Penny Wars. The council set a goal of raising $2,000. In just under one month, they made their goal and went on to surpass it by collecting $2,600. Miss Schubert’s homeroom raised over $670 to... Read more
Jeremy Steffensen to Take Over as Sheriff on Jan 1
Local News December 23, 2025 0
A new year will soon be here and with it comes a new sheriff for everyone in Grant County. Jeremy Steffensen will take over the position of Grant County Sheriff on January 1. Steffensen will assume the role currently held by Sheriff Kevin Owen who will be transitioning into... Read more
Dick Lounsbery
Obituaries December 23, 2025 0
Richard “Dick” Lounsbery, 80, of Milbank, SD, and formerly of Revillo, SD, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Peaceful Pines in Milbank. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Revillo Community Center. Private inurnment will take... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Secure Pre-Qualifying State Scores
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 23, 2025 0
Just in the nick of time, also known as the week before the holiday break, the Lady Bulldogs secured several scores to prequalify in that division at the state competition to be held in February. The Milbank girls also put up personal best scores like they were hoofprints on... Read more
Layten Osowski Named MHS December Student of The Month
Local News December 18, 2025 0
Senior Layten Osowski has been chosen as the MHS Student of the Month for December. He is the son of Jason and Jennifer Osowski. Layten is a member of the Bulldogs basketball team. He also played on the football team and was named to the list of 2025 South... Read more
The 23rd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! No reservations are required. Don’t spend the day alone or without a traditional Christmas dinner. If your family is... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Stun Ortonville to Stay Undefeated
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 18, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs hosted their rival from just across the border, the Lady Trojans of Ortonville on Tuesday, December 15. It wasn’t even a horse race. The Trojans stumbled coming out of the starting gate, fell behind 25-3 by the end of the first quarter, and never recovered. Milbank... Read more
Wilma Grothe
Obituaries December 18, 2025 0
Wilma Grothe, age 97, of Spicer, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Bethesda Nursing Home in Willmar, MN. No formal services will be held at this time. Please return as Wilma’s services and life story will be placed here as soon as... Read more
Piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their annual Christmas recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 7. Benson Wellnitz, Eno Hicks, Drew Peiker, Lucas Nelson and Mason Lewno performed in their first recital. Guests were treated to a variety of holiday classics and new arrangements... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Shaft the Quarriers
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 17, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs overpowered the Lady Quarriers of Dell Rapids in the third quarter of play to take their second victory of the season at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, December 13. Milbank’s hustle, combined with some well-timed steals, fast breaks, and intense pressure helped them to clinch a... Read more
