Bennett Schwenn, a 2022 graduate of MHS and a rising senior at the University of South Dakota, was named to the men’s 2025 Academic All-Summit League Track and Field Team,on Tuesday, June 10. The award recognizes students for their combined academic and athletic success. It is the second time... Read more
Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students named to the list include: PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Franco Flores De Salazar, Lydia Gall, Darin Hagen, Andrew Karels, Adison Pauli, Tate Pew, Avery Schuneman, Raina Untalan, and Rylan Wendland. SOPHOMORES:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis,... Read more
Milbank 12U Wins Championship in Aberdeen
Milbank Area Baseball June 11, 2025 0
Milbank’s 12U team competed in the Smitty’s Baseball Tournament on June 7, and brought home the victory. In Game No.1, they defeated the Diamond Dawgs 9-8. In Game No. 2 against Redfield, they came out on top 18-4. In the final game facing the Aberdeen Smitty’s Black, Milbank won 15-4... Read more
Get ready for some high-flying, tail-wagging action! For the first time ever, Farley Fest—hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)—will feature DockDogs®, the ultimate canine water sport that’s making waves across North America. Watch the show or register your dog to join the fun and lick the... Read more
Milbank Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Local News June 11, 2025 0
Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the lists include: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenChase DusingOmar FloresIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper Wendland... Read more
Eric Townsend, head coach for MHS track, announced the end-of-the season accomplishments for both Bulldog teams. An awards ceremony was not held. The awards were determined by using placing-scores earned throughout the season: BulldogsDISTANCE RUNNERS OF THE YEAR—Bryan Meyer/Liam Heller/Jeter Scoular HURDLER OF THE YEAR—Emmett Hanson JUMPER OF THE YEAR—Sam RickMOST... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves New Hires and Hears Reports on Summer Projects
Local News June 10, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9 in the boardroom. The board approved personnel, financial, and policy items. They also received reports on summer projects, insurance updates, and planning for the upcoming academic year. FCCLA Chapter Proposed Superintendent Justin Downes introduced... Read more
Options for Women- Ortonville will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at their new location in the Ortonville Mercantile and Gallery Hall (OMG) at 25 Second Street N.W. Cookies will be served. The organization offers motherhood programs, fatherhood programs, free pregnancy testing, parenting classes,... Read more
The foursome of Jacob Jackson, Dillon Tillma, Mitch Quade, and Tristan Hall won the Fifth Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The tournament was held on Saturday, June 7, and was a fundraiser to support improvements to the clubhouse. Second-place winners were... Read more
Ash Borer Puts Milbank Trees in Danger
Local News June 10, 2025 0
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – a small, iridescent green beetle in Milbank. The discovery prompted the DANR to expand the existing state plant pest quarantine to include Grant County. The updated quarantine area now... Read more
