Milbank wrestlers went to the mat on Saturday, January 3 during the 2026 Big Stone Therapies Border Battle in Milbank. Results for the Class A Milbank varsity team: Match 1 – Round 1 – Milbank 24 vs. Border West 54 Match 2 – Round 2 Milbank 22 vs. Minnewaska... Read more
The Bulldogs basketball team arrived in Aberdeen on Friday January 2, for non-conference action with Aberdeen Christian. If trying new things was on Milbank’s list of New Year’s resolutions, they started 2026 out on track. The game marked the first time Milbank played the Knights. If their resolution was... Read more
Macyn Dunnihoo Breaks Longstanding MHS Record in Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 6, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sisseton for a triangular that included Britton-Hecla on Saturday, January 3. In a tight meet, the three teams all finished within .55 points of each other. In the Floor Exercise, Macyn Dunnihoo took first place and broke the MHS school record by scoring 9.6.... Read more
Pianists from the music studio of Susan Karels presented a recital at Peaceful Pines in Milbank on Tuesday, December 16. Participating musicians:Front Row: Addison VanLith, Sofia Cano, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, and Alexa MartinezSecond Row: Jose Sanchez, Uziel Nonoal Mendoza, and Darin HagenNot pictured: Abril Ayala Ramirez Read more
First Baby of 2026 Born at Milbank Hospital Avera
Local News January 5, 2026 0
A bouncing baby girl – the first baby of 2026 – arrived at Milbank Hospital Avera on January 2. Merry Rose Loza Fuentes checked in at 8:28 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce and measured 20 inches from the top of her head to her tiny toes.... Read more
Miss Milbank 2026 Olivia Foell feels it is important to be an advocate for literacy. As the guest of the MIlbank Elementary School and Principal Dave Graf, Olivia read stories to the students of Mrs. Lester, Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Scott, and Miss Essington. She also stopped by Mrs. Wagner’s... Read more
State Minimum Wage Increased January 1
Local News January 5, 2026 0
The state minimum wage for non-tipped employees increased from $11.50 per hour to $11.85 per hour. The change became effective January 1, 2026. The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department... Read more
Over 20 Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 2026 SDMEA South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. This year will mark the 27th year of the event sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Susan Karels, instrumental teacher for grades 6-12 in Milbank, prepared the students with assistance... Read more
Myla Vander Aarde
Obituaries January 5, 2026 0
Myla (Mogen) Vander Aarde, age 71, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on December 31, 2025. Myla was spicy and generous, always eager to help with any activity, whether it was decorating, gardening, or cleaning out cluttered or overgrown areas. No services are planned at this time. Myla... Read more
Stacy Keith
Obituaries January 3, 2026 0
Stacy Ellen Keith, age 55, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2026. A graveside service and celebration of life will be announced later this spring and will take place in Milbank. Please return as Stacy’s life story will be placed here when it becomes available. Read more
