The cast and crew of the MHS one-act play earned second place at the regional contest in Aberdeen on January 27 . Milbank students now head to the Class A State One Act Play Festival that starts Thursday, February 5. The state contest continues through Saturday, February 7, at... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go Down to the Wire With No. 2 Hamlin
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 4, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs lost a squeaker 39-36 at Hamlin on Tuesday, February 3. Milbank came into the game at 10-2. Hamlin sat at 11-1 and were ranked second in the state under Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge. MLHS holds a perfect 15-0 record. Milbank, always fleet of... Read more
Colette Sparby
Obituaries February 4, 2026 0
Colette Sparby, 77, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Services will be held at a later date. Please return as Colette’s life story will be placed here when it becomes available. Read more
Abigail Porter and Emily Neugebauer, both Milbank eighth graders, won the local 2025-2026 Patriot’s Pen essay contest sponsored by VFW Post #3486 and the VFW Auxiliary. Porter received first place. Neugebauer took second. Porter and Neugebauer also received a certificate and a monetary prize. Conducted annually, this competition gives... Read more
The Milbank High School Music Department will hold their annual Pops Concert in the Milbank High School Theater on Monday, February 9. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Activity passes will be accepted. The MHS... 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
MHS student members of Educators Rising used Pop Day to raise over $200 for the Bulldog Den. If you aren’t familiar with Pop Day, it’s a day between sports seasons when students open the concession stand to sell any soda before it expires. That way, fans always know their... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Demolish Deuel 60-22
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 2, 2026 0
When the Lady Bulldogs get in their groove, they function like a well-oiled machine. Milbank’s defense shut down the Lady Cardinals, and senior center Anna Neugebauer, assisted by her teammates, racked up 18 points to overwhelm Deuel in a 60-22 victory in Clear Lake on Thursday, January 29. Susie... Read more
Bulldogs Rally for Comeback Victory
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 2, 2026 0
When 6’ 6” sophomore Lincoln Holscher of Milbank tipped off against 6’ 6” junior Kyle Finnesand of Deuel on Thursday, January 29, there was no indication a barn burner was brewing. The varsity girls had quickly demolished the Deuel girls 60-22, but the Bulldog boys got seriously behind at... Read more
The Big Stone Library is hosting its free annual puzzle swap for adults now through March 11. The swap features puzzles with 300, 500, and 1,000 pieces. According to librarian Janelle Kelly the selection is ever-changing as people bring new ones and take home others each week. The annual... Read more
