Blanche Rohlfs
Obituaries April 16, 2025 0
Blanche Rohlfs, age 96, of Corona, SD, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Supt. Downes Named Community Leader of the Year
Local News April 16, 2025 0
The South Dakota School Superintendent Association (SDSSA) named Justin Downes, Superintendent of the Milbank School District, as their 2025 Community Leader of the Year. The group made the announcement today, April 15. Downes is in his sixth year as the Superintendent in Milbank. As a professional dedicated to public... Read more
Students of Sheila Dailie, a Milbank piano instructor, held their Spring Recital at the American Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 13. Many friends and family attended. Front: Mya Robish, Landon Athey, Parker Robish, Jackson Hendricks, and Royce VanMeterMiddle: Callie Myrum, Isabelle Karels, Bennett Schwandt, Brynna Bumgardener, Remi Homan, and... Read more
Gus Guenther
Obituaries April 16, 2025 0
Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
School Board Approves Resignations and New Hires
Local News April 15, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met on Monday, April 14, to review staffing changes and facility projects planned for this summer. The board also recognized Superintendent Justin Downes for earning a statewide honor. Downes was selected for the Community Leader Award from the South Dakota School Superintendents... Read more
14 MHS Students Punch Tickets to HOSA Nationals
Local News April 15, 2025 0
“It’s Milbank’s largest group ever!” says Johanna Fischer, adviser to the 14 HOSA students who punched their tickets to the 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference. The event will be held June 18-21 in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 10,000 students from around the world will participate. MHS Students who qualified include... Read more
Max Schuelke, a student at MHS, has been chosen as South Dakota’s Northern District Debate Student of the Year for 2025. The Northern district includes schools such as Brookings, Watertown, Milbank, Huron,and Aberdeen. Coaches nominate a graduating senior who represents the tenets of the association’s code of honor: humility,... Read more
Senior Rylee Scoular, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Rylee is the daughter of Ryan and Rondi Scoular. Rylee participated in basketball, volleyball, track and field, choir, National Honor Society, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Pizza Ranch. The April meeting will include a mini-fundraiser along with Easter activities. MARTA members will have the chance to win several themed baskets. Announcements will also be... Read more
The Bulldogs tennis team traveled to Sioux Falls on Friday, April 11, for a triangular with Sioux Falls Jefferson and Yankton. Jefferson, who took 10th place last year at the State AA tourney, proved to be a tough opponent. Despite the Bulldogs’ determination and hustle, they fell 8-1 to... Read more
