Witch way to the candy? Milbank’s fang-tastic tradition of Treat Street on eek Halloween is coming to Main Street on Thursday, October 31. Trick or treaters will boo-gie downtown from 5:30 -7 p.m. Candy, more candy, costumes, and surprises are guaranteed to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about. If... Read more
MHS Cross Country Team Finishes Season Strong at State
Milbank Area Cross Country October 27, 2025 0
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs varsity cross country teams competed in South Dakota’s state championships in Huron on Saturday, October 25. MHS head coach Eric Townsend said, “We wanted to be our best in October and, for the most part, most of the runners were peaking to finish out... Read more
Todd Bucholz
Obituaries October 25, 2025 0
Todd Bucholz, age 62, of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in... Read more
Dixie Poppen
Obituaries October 24, 2025 0
Dixie Jennine Poppen, age 87, of Cole Camp, MO, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on December 21, 1937, in Champaign, IL, to Paul and Helen (McGaughey) McGuire. The family will receive... Read more
The Bulldogs cross country teams are headed to State! Both the varsity boys and the varsity girls qualified by finishing in the top-three teams during the Region 1A meet in Webster on October 15. Jeter Scoular won the boys race and the individual Region 1A title for Milbank. Ella... Read more
This brunch has it all.! Breakfast and lunch rolled into one with a side of help for Combined Appeal. On Sunday, October 26, treat yourself to a delicious brunch from 9 a.m. until Noon at The Bank in downtown Milbank. Satisfy your Sunday morning cravings with just enough sweet... Read more
Judie Schaffer
Obituaries October 23, 2025 0
Judith “Judie” Schaffer, age 77, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Congregational Church of Christ in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more
Bulldogs Upset WC – Take on Madison Tonight
Milbank Area Football October 23, 2025 0
The Milbank Bulldogs upset the West Central Trojans 22-21 in a defensive duel in Hartford on Friday, October 17. The Bulldogs and the Trojans stayed locked in turf war, but managed to put 43 combined points on the scoreboard. The NFL-like finish by Milbank –a 25-yard field goal to... Read more
Sam Seehafer
Obituaries October 22, 2025 0
Alvin “Sam” Seehafer, 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more
Ten Milbank Middle School band students were selected to participate in the annual Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival hosted by Webster on October 14. Patty Baule, retired band director from Webster, was the guest conductor. The culminating concert was held in the Webster Armory. Many parents and friends... Read more
