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
Milbank Tennis Heats Up in Close Matches
Milbank Area Tennis April 29, 2025 0
Milbank traveled to Huron to compete in a triangular that also included Roncalli on Tuesday, April 22. Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Everyone played with passion and heart. In singles against Huron, both Greg and Will played great and got wins. At No. 1 In doubles,... Read more
Milbank Elementary and Milbank Middle School entered 117 musicians in the South Dakota Bandmasters Grades 5-8 Band Contest held April 10-11 in Milbank. The event included over 310 entries. Students from Big Stone City, Browns Valley, Castlewood, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Ortonville, and Wilmot also attended. Performances were rated based on tone,... Read more
Ron Styer
Obituaries April 29, 2025 0
Ronald “Ron” Styer, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Time to taco bout the Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held at Lake Farley Park on Saturday, May 3. All events are Free! The festival starts at 2 p.m. and keeps going until 10:30 p.m. Everyone is Welcome! Check out the mex-citing food and unique items... Read more
