The 34th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band presented their culminating concert on Saturday, December 6, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. The band featured 100 students from 26 schools. Susan Karels, MHS band director, accompanied the Milbank students... Read more
The City of Milbank issued a snow alert that became effective at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, December 9. Corey Hooth, Chief of Police for Milbank, said, “The alert is to assist the Street Department in getting ahead of the current weather system. Please remove all vehicles from the streets... Read more
Suary Lima Lopez, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the November Student of the Month. Suary is the daughter of Mariana Lopez. Suary works at Runnings, where she translates for customers and employees. Suary says her favorite class is pottery. “It’s great fun to expand... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts in the Milbank High School Theater. Middle school musicians (grades 6-8) will share their music on Tuesday, December 9. Ensembles conducted by instructors Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn will feature each grade... Read more
Ken Saeger
Obituaries December 8, 2025 0
Kenneth “Ken” Saeger, 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Start Season at Madison
Milbank Area Wrestling December 5, 2025 0
In the first Battle of the Bulldogs this wrestling season, the Milbank boys were defeated by Madison 76-6. The meet was hosted by Madison on Thursday, December 4. At 215 pounds, Hunter Reede put up a win for Milbank. The Milbank girls also took a loss. Wyatt Winter is... Read more
Ho-ho-hoping to get a sweet picture of your littles with Santa? Be in downtown Milbank Saturday night, December 6. Santa will be arriving at First Interstate Bank at 6:30 p.m. just after Miss Milbank 2026 lights up the tree at the Valley Queen Music Park at 6 p.m. But,... Read more
Bulldogs Celebrate End-of-the-Season Football Awards
Milbank Area Football December 4, 2025 0
The MHS Bulldogs football team celebrated their 2025 season with an end-of-the-season banquet and award ceremony. Milbank finished their season with a winning record of 6-3 and advanced to the State A quarterfinals. Mick Thompson served as head coach. Brian Pauli, Jeff Trapp, Brian Sandvig, Brody Gilbertson, Carter Bowsher,... Read more
MHS Cross Country Team Earns End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country December 4, 2025 0
The MHS 2025 Cross Country Team, coached by Eric Townsend, presented its end-of-of season awards. Coach Townsend also thanked many individuals and groups for their support during the season. He and the team expressed their gratitude for Whetstone Creek Golf Course for allowing us to host our home meets,... Read more
MHS End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Presented
Milbank Area Volleyball December 4, 2025 0
The 2025 MHS Volleyball Team presented their annual end-of-season awards in a ceremony held at The Bank in Milbank. Nancy Hoeke served as the head coach of the team. Kelli Pillatzki, Katie Riley, and Mandy Snaza were assistant coaches. Reese Schuneman served as the manager. Senior players included Kalli... Read more
