Milbank Debaters Prepare for National-Qualifying Tournament
Local News February 16, 2026 0
The Bulldog debaters will be in Sioux Falls and Brandnon from February 20-21 to determine who will compete in the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held in Richmond, Virginia from June 14-19. South Dakota is divided into two districts: Rushmore and Northern. Milbank belongs to the... Read more
Sara Johnson Selected as 2026 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 12, 2026 0
Fourth-grade teacher Sara Johnson was surprised today, Thursday, February 12, when Dave Graf principal of MIlbank Elementary announced her name as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for the Milbank School District. Mrs. Johnson’s family, fellow staff members, and elementary students joined Graf in congratulating her. She received a... Read more
Shooting Threat at Milbank Schools Recapped at School Board Meeting
Local News February 11, 2026 0
During the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, February 9, Milbank school officials and law enforcement leaders recapped their response to a phone call received at the high school on Friday morning, February 6. The caller threatened to shoot students and himself. Superintendent... Read more
MHS Debaters Bring Home Hardware From Cavalier Invite
Local News February 5, 2026 0
MHS varsity debaters Cam’ron Graham and Elexia Quintanilla brought home trophies from the Cavalier Invitational at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Saturday, January 31. Graham and Quintanilla broke into the octo-finals of Public Forum with their record of 3-2. With 54 speakers competing, Graham also tied for... Read more
Fire Strikes Ortonville Casey’s Early This Morning
Local News February 4, 2026 0
Ortonville Fire Chief Kirby Athey reports the Ortonville Fire Department (OFD) was dispatched at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, to a structure fire at Casey’s, a business at the top of the hill on Highway 12 in Ortonville. According to Chief Athey, the call came in from the alarm... Read more
1st Bank & Trust Donates Over $10,000 to Combined Appeal
Local News February 2, 2026 0
Giving back isn’t a one-time event at 1st Bank & Trust of Milbank —it’s a year-round commitment. That commitment was clear when staff members of 1st Bank & Trust presented a check for $10,110 to Jolene Rick, head of Grant County Combined Appeal. This year’s donation marks more than... Read more
Winners of Annual Snowplow Naming Contest
Local News January 27, 2026 0
Winners of the Sixth Annual South Dakota Department of Transportation Snowplow Naming Contest were announced by the SDDOT staff. SDDOT also reports that all named snowplows from the previous five contests are still in active service in their fleet across the state. The 2025-26 Winners: Aberdeen ... Read more
Matt Trevett Appointed to Open Seat on Milbank School Board
Local News January 21, 2026 0
Matt Trevett was appointed to the open seat on the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, January 12. The decision was made in executive session (closed meeting) after the regular school board meeting concluded. Executive sessions per South Dakota law are entered to discuss confidential matters such... Read more
Nonoal Mendoza to Play in Middle School All-State Band
Local News January 21, 2026 0
Uziel Nonoal Mendoza, a student at Milbank Middle School, will play 12th chair clarinet in the Festival Band during the 27th Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Band event on March 7. The event is presented by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Over 500 students from 71... Read more
Blizzard Conditions Prompt Power Outages and School Closures
Local News January 21, 2026 0
Over 2200 area Ottertail Power Company customers are currently without power today, January 21. Approximately 1029 customers are without power in Big Stone County. In Deuel County, 1236 customers are not receiving power. OTP hopes to have the restoration completed this afternoon. Several schools in the area were also... Read more
