Susan Hurley
Obituaries March 26, 2026 0
Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill, NE, and formerly of Milbank, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. A Memorial Mass for Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill will be at 10:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church... Read more
MHS wrestlers and wrestlers and wrestling fans across South Dakota will remember Marv Sherrill as “often imitated, never duplicated”. Sherrill, a member of the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, who holds the title of the winningest wrestling coach in state history, died in Watertown on March 25. He... Read more
Senior Elyssa Tomec has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Nicci Stengel. Elyssa takes part in HOSA and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She plays softball and serves as the volleyball team’s... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News March 25, 2026 0
Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll today. Students named to the list include:PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Brady Allen, Chase Dusing, Holden Eckberg, Charlotte Gastineau, Zoee Henrich, Isabella Hicks, Ava Homrighausen, Violet Johnson, Ella Koplin, Lexi Korstjens, Adrienne Korth, Addison Locke, Aria Prasnicki, Blake Schneck, Kylynn Schwandt, Kye Scoular, Kinley... Read more
Dawn Hoeke Named New Principal at O’Gorman High School
Local News March 19, 2026 0
Dawn Hoeke, formerly of Milbank, has been selected as the new principal at O’Gorman HIgh School in Sioux Falls. O’Gorman, a Catholic high school with approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, is part of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. Hoeke’s appointment will begin at the onset of the 2026-27 school... Read more
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman Named All-Conference Players
Milbank Area Girls Basketball March 18, 2026 0
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman, both sophomores at MHS, have been named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference list of girls basketball players for the 2025-26 season. Pauli, a 5’ 10 forward, was named to the first team. Schuneman, a 5’6” guard, made the second team. Tony Howard, head coach for... Read more
The annual Spring Fling and Easter Party will be held at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, April 4. All children ages three to 10 years old are invited. The event runs from 1 -2:30 p.m., but it is designed to be come-and-go-as-you-please. Three stations will be... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will host their monthly meeting at the Milbank Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. A basket fundraiser will be held. Proceeds will help support a scholarship to be awarded to an MHS senior who plans to pursue... Read more
Steffen to Join MHS Debaters at Nationals
Local News March 17, 2026 0
MHS senior Keira Steffen has qualified to compete at the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament. She will join her teammates, Tate Pew and Bri Hicks, who qualified on February 21. The group will attend the event in Richmond, Virginia, from June 14-19. Steffen earned her way by placing... Read more
Seven Milbank members of the Watertown Swim Club competed in South Dakota’s four-day State A championship races for 13-and-over swimmers. The meet was held from February 26 through March 1 at the Mitchell Recreation Center. Watertown swimmers as a team were the runners-up in both the boys and the... Read more
