Stuart Hoekman
Uncategorized September 9, 2025 0
Stuart Hoekman, 70, of Corona, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his residence near Corona. A celebration of Stuart’s life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Burial will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Corona Baptist Cemetery, followed by a gathering of family and... Read more
Milbank 10U Posts Big Wins and Close Finishes at State
Milbank Area BaseballUncategorized July 29, 2025 0
The Milbank 10U team competed in the 2025 State Baseball Tournament held July 18-20 in Humboldt. The 15 teams were split into three pools. Milbank started in pool play on Friday against Dell Rapids-Peters. Milbank claimed their first victory 4-1. They then moved on to defeat West Central White... Read more
Fifth graders Wylder Hawley, Drake Wellnitz, and Andrew Karges submitted the three winning essays during the local Grandparent Essay Contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) and AARP South Dakota. Wylder took first place. Drake penned the second-place essay, and Andrew was third. P.J.... Read more
Diane K. Schultz
ObituariesUncategorized April 1, 2025 0
Diane Schultz, age 61, of Big Stone City, SD, died on April 1, 2025, as a result of a vehicular accident east of Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
Milbank Defeats Webster – Hosts Regions Tonight
Milbank Area Girls BasketballUncategorized February 25, 2025 0
Four players in double figures, along with 13 assists and solid performances down the line, added up to 64 points for the Lady Bulldogs in their victory over Webster on Thursday, February 20. Milbank’s defense also rattled Webster’s cage enough to cause the Lady Bearcats to commit 22 turnovers... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Rule in Roncalli Game – Head to Girls Clash
Uncategorized February 7, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs went on the road to Aberdeen and picked up a win from Roncalli last night, Thursday, February 6. The 48-38 victory should bolster Milbank’s confidence going into the annual DAK XII/NEC Girls Clash on Saturday. Three Lady Bulldogs led the way. Isabella Anderson scored 18 points... Read more
Bulldogs Smoke Sisseton and Get Ready for Roncalli
Milbank Area FootballUncategorized October 11, 2024 0
It was Pink Night and Senior Band Night at the Milbank versus Sisseton football game at A.B. Campbell Stadium on Friday, October 4. The high-energy action between the halves kept Bulldog fans cranked up on their way to a 42-0 blowout. The win positioned Milbank in 11th place in... Read more
Big Stone FD “Chase the Ace” Winners Split $146,000 Pot
Uncategorized October 2, 2024 0
The luck of the draw can make or break you in a card game, but onTuesday, October 1, three players increased their chances of going home with a big stack of cash. The prize would be a 60 percent share of the pot given away in the Big Stone... Read more
Ninnemans Experience Sturgis Rally
CommunityUncategorized September 12, 2024 0
Sturgis. It’s the Olympics of motorcycle rallies. Without the woke, of course. Sturgis rally-goers usually leave their politics at home in favor of plain old red, white, and blue and stars and stripes. They show up for one reason – to let their hair down and let it blow... Read more
Mibank Runners Compete in Augustana Twilight Race
Milbank Area Cross CountryUncategorized September 11, 2024 0
Milbank cross country runners competed in the high school division of the 13th Annual Augustana Twilight Race held under the lights at Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 6. The event is one of the largest cross country meets in the region. Attendance numbers from this... Read more
