The 33rd Annual Piano Festival will be held at MHS on Sunday, February 25, at 1:30 p.m. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Piano Teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of the musicians and encourage them in their studies. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.... Read more
Florence Loeschke
Obituaries February 20, 2024 0
Florence Loeschke, 80, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, February... Read more
Calan Gengler
Obituaries February 19, 2024 0
Calan Gengler, age 13, of Big Stone City, SD passed away on February 16, 2024, in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until... Read more
Milbank School Board Recognized During School Board Week
Local News February 19, 2024 0
Superintendent Justin Downes recognized the Milbank School District Board of Education during their regular monthly session on Monday, February 12. Dr. Douglas R. Wermedal, executive director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD), released a statement saying in part, “South Dakota School Board Recognition Week is set... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Webster – Start Regions Feb 20
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 16, 2024 0
Every player stepped up to make the Lady Bulldogs’ victory over Webster paws-ible on Thursday, February 15, at the Milbank Armory. Webster led by three points in the early minutes of the game, but after that, it was all Milbank. Isabella Anderson scored 14 points; Claire Snaza, 12; Tyra... Read more
Herbert “Tuttie” Petersen
Obituaries February 16, 2024 0
Herbert “Tuttie” Petersen, 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Avantara in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Schulte Pumps In 30 Points to Torch the Redhawks
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 15, 2024 0
Milbank defeated Estelline-Hendricks 78-58 at home on Monday, February 12. Joe Schulte was fire! Schulte dropped in 30 points and added 10 rebounds to put up another double-double. He hit 13 of his 16 shots from the floor and two of his three free throws. Garrett Mertens was also... Read more
Olivia Wendland, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as the January Student of the Month. Olivia participates in student council, HOSA, National Honor Society, band, choir, color guard, and football cheer. Outside of school, Olivia participates in dance. She was chosen as Miss Milbank for 2024 at... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Win Final Dual – Head to Regions
Milbank Area Wrestling February 15, 2024 0
The Bulldog wrestlers were victorious in their final dual of the year at Redfield on February 8. Milbank won 54-27. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for Milbank, said, “With the Redfield win, we finished our dual season at 11-4. I’m proud of all the hard work and effort the boys... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Enjoy Exciting Night at Tri-Valley
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 14, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldogs went on the road to Tri-Valley on Saturday, February 10. The Lady Mustangs took the win, but Milbank experienced an exciting night. Tyra Berry put up 15 points –all from beyond the arc. She added two assists and six rebounds. Isabella Anderson made 13 points, including... Read more
