School Board Considers Calendar Changes and Accepts Resignations
Local News October 20, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met Monday, October 13, for its regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Justin Downes and Dick Schwandt, president of the board, led the meeting. Board members present also included Amy Thue, Annelies Seffrood, and Jeremy Steffensen. Jon Christiansen was absent. Calendar Options for the... Read more
Fall is in the air and Waldner sausages are on the menu. The Milbank Orphan Grain Train Collection Center will host its annual sausage dinner this Sunday, October 19. Serving will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church at 701 South First Street. Don’t... Read more
Bulldogs Roll Over Roncalli 38-0 on Pink Night – Head to Hartford Tonight
Milbank Area Football October 17, 2025 0
How tuff are the Bulldogs? Tuffer than Tufffy, of course. Tuff enuf to wear pink on Pink Night and tuff enuf to skunk Roncalli 38-0. The Bulldogs sported pink jerseys and gold helmets during the Aberdeen Roncalli football game on Friday, October 10. The backs of their jerseys held... Read more
Seventh-Grade Volleyball Team Wins First at Morris Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball October 16, 2025 0
The seventh-grade Lady Bulldogs volleyball team finished their 2025 season by winning their division of the Morris Tournament on Friday, October 11. Coach Jena Schulte commented, ”The girls played so well today. They have come so far this season. I am so proud of their perseverance and hard work!.... Read more
The Bulldogs hosted the Milbank Invitational oral interpretation meet on Monday, October 6. Keira Steffen led the way with a Superior Plus rating in the Non-Original Oratory division. The oral interp team is coached by MHS teacher Anna Hamm. Complete Ratings for Milbank:Colton Roark: Storytelling- Superior ; Humor- SuperiorPreston... Read more
A total of 45 donors stepped up to help save lives during the LifeServe Blood Center community blood drive held in Milbank on Tuesday, October 7. Of those 45 donors, 40 were eligible to give, and 39 units were collected. Abbie Arneson, territory representative of LifeServe Blood Center said,... Read more
Eighth-Grade Volleyball Team Ends Season With Fourth Place at Morris
Milbank Area Volleyball October 16, 2025 0
Head coach Becky Johnson and the Lady Bulldogs eighth-grade volleyball team finished their 2025 season on October 11 in Morris, Minnesota. Milbank placed fourth in their division at the Morris Tournament. Kendra Grong led the Lady Bulldogs at 32 of 35 serving with 10 aces during the event. Keira... Read more
The Milbank oral interp team, coached by MHS teacher Anna Hamm, started their 2025-2026 season on the road. The team traveled to Summit for their first meet on Saturday, October 4. Colton Roark led the Bulldogs by earning a Superior Plus rating in the Storytelling division. Complete Ratings for... Read more
Steven Kimmel
Obituaries October 16, 2025 0
Steven Kimmel, age 68, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Milbank Hospital – Avera Health. Services for Steven are pending at this time. Please return as Steven’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Coming to Hometown Christmas in Milbank
Local News October 16, 2025 0
The Milbank Area Chamber’s annual Hometown Christmas will glow even bigger and brighter this year. Two full days —Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6– will be packed with activities for all ages. Check this list twice: shopping events, the soup walk, Lego contest, free Christmas movie, vendor fair,... Read more
