Vince and Amy Yamaura Recognized by Bulldog Booster Club
Vince (Bubba) and Amy Yamaura were honored for their outstanding dedication to Bulldog athletics at the Bulldog Booster Club’s annual meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The Yamauras were recognized for their unwavering support of student athletics by consistently attending events and contributing to the positive spirit of the Bulldog... Read more
MARTA Meeting to Feature K-9 Officer
K-9 Officer Wes Bowsher  will speak about his role with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office during the monthly meeting of the Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) on Thursday, April 16. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. A short business meeting will also... Read more
Sign-Up for Annual School Supply Giveaway in Milbank Tomorrow
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
Vegas Gold Team Wins 7th Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tourney
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
MHS to Host Prom and Grand March on Saturday, April 11
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
Jacy Dexter Named Student of the Month at MHS
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
Milbank Special Olympics Track & Field Event Needs Volunteers
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
Special Olympics Basketball Players and Cheerleaders Win Top Awards at State
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
The Countdown That Counted: Jolene Rick Thanks Combined Appeal Donors
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
Middle School  Vocalists Sing at Festival of Voices  
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