Travis Lester Promoted to VP at First Bank & Trust
Local NewsUncategorized February 18, 2026 0
Kevin Tetzlaff, President and CEO of First Bank & Trust announced that Travis Lester has been elected Vice President. The First Bank & Trust Board of Directors approved the corporate promotion at their annual organizational meeting. “We are fortunate to have such committed and dedicated professionals serving our customers,... Read more
District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel Set for Saturday in Milbank
Uncategorized February 12, 2026 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel at 1 p.m.on Saturday, February 14, at the Milbank Visitor Center at 1001 E 4th Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All three District 4 legislators are... Read more
TATU Group Promotes Red Ribbon Week at MHS
Uncategorized October 29, 2025 0
The Milbank group of Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) has been spreading the message of Red Ribbon Week from October 21-31. The message of the red ribbons is simple: Take a stand against the loss of life and energy to drug abuse. The TATU group has been hiding red... Read more
Scoular Takes Fourth at Lennox Invitational
Uncategorized October 8, 2025 0
The Milbank cross country boys team brought home sixth place, and the girls team secured 12th place at the Lennox Invitational at LenKota Golf Course on Thursday, October 2. Junior Jeter Scoular was the top-finishing Bulldog. He crossed the line at 16:30.77 to take fourth place in the varsity... Read more
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
