The Milbank City Council and the Milbank Planning and Zoning Commission met in a special joint session on Monday, February 28, to discuss the proposed changes to Ordinance 842. The meeting agenda included a public input segment but no one chose to come forward. The proposed revisions were also... Read more
Jamie Henderson Joins Milbank Chamber Office
Local News February 28, 2022 0
As director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Laurie Folk has a lot of businesses to look after. Over 175, if you happen to be counting. She says there is always so much to do and so much going on that she was more than happy to welcome... Read more
Barrett Schneck Takes Fourth at State Wrestling Tourney
Local News February 28, 2022 0
Bulldog Barrett Schneck, a junior at MHS, earned a fourth-place medal during the 2022 SDHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Six wrestlers from the Milbank squad qualified for State and competed from February 23-25 at the Denny Sandford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. A-138: Kaden Krause – DNPChampionship Round 1 –... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose in Quarterfinals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 28, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs lost a close contest during their Region 1A quarterfinal game against third-seeded Groton Area. The two teams met on neutral ground in Sisseton on Thursday, February 24. Milbank maintained the lead until the Lady Tigers surged ahead late in the game, and the Lady Bulldogs were... Read more
Bulldogs Conquer Roncalli Cavaliers in Close One
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 28, 2022 0
The Bulldogs traveled to Aberdeen on Friday, February 25, and came home with a 51-47 victory, but the Roncalli Cavaliers didn’t make it easy. At one point, Aberdeen led by 11 points and the Cavs continued to hound the Dawgs from one end of the court to the other.... Read more
Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank, reports a water break during the weekend of February 25-27 at the Milbank water tower. According to Settje, the problem will be repaired in the next few days and the tower will be refilled. During this time, residents might experience... Read more
Marian Benting
Obituaries February 28, 2022 0
Marian Benting, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on February 27, at the Milbank Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. The Reverend Timothy Koch will officiate. Interment will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
Dick Benson
Obituaries February 26, 2022 0
Dick Benson, age 62, of Clinton, MN, passed away on February 24, 2022, in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, March 4 from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Milbank Hits 12 Three-Pointers in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 25, 2022 0
Milbank lost the Battle of the Bulldogs 54-62 on February 21 in Madison, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a fun game to watch. After Milbank got off to a slow start and trailed 0-8 in the early part of the first quarter, they brought out their big guns.... Read more
Whimsy on Main in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Whimsy on Main is everyone’s favorite gift boutique and independent bookstore that specializes in unique retail merchandise,... Read more
