Bulldog Wrestlers Secure Wins at Sisseton Triangular
Milbank Area Wrestling February 2, 2026 0
The Bulldog wrestlers traveled to Sisseton for a triangular that included Webster Area on Tuesday, January 27. Milbank defeated Webster Area 36-21. Liam Prasnicki, Jax Jonason, Maxton Schafer, Hunter Johnnson, Caden Schmieg, and Lawson Novy all gained victories for the Milbank boys. Kyra Tostenson secured a win for the Lady... Read more
Bulldogs Charged Up for Hoops Tonight in Clear Lake
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball January 29, 2026 0
The Bulldogs tangled with the Tigers of Groton at Groton on Saturday, January 24. The game was rescheduled from Thursday, January 22, due to inclement weather. “Groton is one of the most talented teams in all of Class A in South Dakota. They pressure you the entire length of... Read more
Novy, Reede, Schneck, and Tostenson Place at Rumble
Milbank Area Wrestling January 29, 2026 0
The Bulldogs competed in the River City Rumble in Chamberlain on Saturday, January 24. Milbank grapplers took eighth place with 70 points. Sioux Falls O’Gorman won the tourney. Bulldog senior Hunter Reede placed first at 215 pounds. In the championship round, Reede defeated Owen Small Jumper of Chamberlain by... Read more
Cruz Prasnicki, a talented wrestler and a fifth grader at Milbank Elementary, traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the Tulsa Nationals from January 15-19. He placed fifth in the 12U 73-pound division. “This tournament, put on by the World of Wrestling Association, is said to be one of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Score Highest Vault Score of Season at Deuel
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 28, 2026 0
The Milbank Area gymnasts braved cold temperatures on Saturday, January 23. The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Clear Lake for a quadrangular against Deuel, Sisseton, and Britton-Hecla. Deuel won the event with 138.0 points. Britton-Hecla took second place at 133.25. Sisseton was just behind in third place at 133.0. Milbank... Read more
Bulldogs Finish Off Florence Henry 65-27
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 28, 2026 0
The Bulldogs tipped off with Florence-Henry at the MIlbank Armory on Friday, January 23. Stay Frosty was hardly a challenge with temperatures hovering around 12 below zero outside. Inside, Jeter Scoular, Sam Rick, Jack Howard, Lincoln Holscher and Emmett Snaza got things started as everyone thawed out. The Bulldogs... Read more
Pete Campion
Obituaries January 28, 2026 0
Edmund “Pete” Campion, age 69, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on January 25, 2026, while residing at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls. Pete was diagnosed with brain cancer in August of 2025 and faced his illness with great strength. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on... 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
Jim Koepke
Obituaries January 27, 2026 0
James “Jim” Koepke, 64, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more
Dustin Tatro
Obituaries January 26, 2026 0
Dustin Tatro, 42, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, and will close with a... Read more
