Under sunny skies and with temps hovering at 55-degrees, Milbank athletes earned medals in multiple events.at the 2025 Rob Luecke Track and Field Invitational. The meet was held Tuesday, April 29, in Groton. Girls Highlights First-Place Finishes: Zayda Townsend sprinted to first place in the 400-Meter Dash. Her time... Read more
The Bulldogs tennis team traveled to Sioux Falls for multiple matches on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2. Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “ We had some unbelievably close matches. Milbank finished at 4-5 against Lennox and 4-5 against St. Thomas Moore In the past... Read more
String of Vehicle Crimes Hits Milbank Area
Local News May 1, 2025 0
The Roberts County Sheriff, the Milbank Police Department, and the Big Stone County Sheriff all report their offices are pursuing investigations into a string of motor vehicle-related crimes and burglaries in the Milbank, Corona, Wilmot, Summit, and Ortonville areas. The incidents are believed to have occurred during the nights... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Open Golf Season at Home
Milbank Area Golf May 1, 2025 0
The Milbank High School girls golf team teed off their 2025 season by hosting the Milbank Invitational at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, April 24. “We have our first and probably our toughest meet of the year under our belts,” said head coach Mark Keeton. “Nobody on the... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs fastpitch softball team faced formidable pitching on the road at Florence-Henry on Tuesday, April 29. The Lady Falcons, who claimed the 2024 Consolation Championship in the State B tournament, came out swinging. Milbank could not make much headway offensively, and they fell 10-0 in five. The... Read more
Bulldogs Win Big at Clear Lake Relays
Milbank Area Track and Field April 30, 2025 0
The Bulldogs track and field teams competed in the Deuel Kiwanis Relays at Clear Lake on April 22. The Milbank boys brought home three first-place and six second-place finishes. The girls collected seven first-place and five second-place awards. Together, the two teams earned dozens of top-eight finishes. Boys Top... Read more
According to Kevin Schuelke of Grant County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service decided not to hold tornado siren testing across South Dakota this spring during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Schuelke said the drills are too important to skip, and he plans to conduct local testing. Municipalities in Grant... Read more
Aggie Nelson
Obituaries April 30, 2025 0
Agnes “Aggie” Nelson, 100, of Clinton, MN, passed away at her home with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Private services were held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Burial was held at Clinton City Cemetery. Agnes “Aggie”... Read more
Milbank Sweeps Madison in Doubles
Milbank Area Tennis April 30, 2025 0
The Milbank Bulldogs won the 2025 Battle of the Bulldogs in tennis. Milbank posted a commanding 7-2 victory that was fueled by sweeping Madison in the doubles division. “All our boys were hitting hard shots and taking a lot of points up at the net,” commented Abbey Trapp, Milbank’s... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs softball team pulled off a dramatic 13-12 walk-off victory in their matchup against Ortonville on Friday, April 25, at home. The game delivered thrills and spills to fans from both sides of the border. Milbank took an early lead, putting up three runs in the first... Read more
