Milbank Police Chief Corey Hooth was honored with a Patriotic Employer Award for his outstanding support of the South Dakota Army National Guard and its Reserve members. The award recognizes supervisors and employers who go above and beyond to facilitate their employees’ military commitments in service of their country... Read more
The MHS Bulldogs held their 2024-25 basketball awards ceremony on Thursday, April 3, at Central Church in Milbank. 2024-25 Awards:Academic All-State: Bryan Meyer, Graham Lightfield, and Emmett Hanson Varsity Juice Man of the Year: Jack HowardVarsity Most Improved: Emmett HansonVarsity Bulldog of the Year: Sam RickTeammate of the Year: Charlie... Read more
Corny Smit
Obituaries April 14, 2025 0
Cornelius “Corny” Smit, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Private burial was held at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, SD. Cornelius H. Smit was born on June 18, 1940, to Kurt and Elsa (Dockter) Smit... Read more
Mary Warrey
Obituaries April 13, 2025 0
Mary Warrey, age 71, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025,... Read more
Paul Zahn
Obituaries April 13, 2025 0
Paul Zahn, 73, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Avantara in Milbank. No formal services will be held. Paul Alfred Zahn, the only child of Alfred and Elly (Kapelitz) Zahn, was born on December 25, 1951, in Ortonville, MN. He grew up in Ortonville,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Clark-Willow Lake in Slugfest
Milbank Area Girls SoftballMilbank Area Girls Softball April 13, 2025 0
The MHS girls fastpitch softball team duked it out with the Cyclones in a high-scoring slugfest to claim an opening-day victory on Thursday, April 10, at Clark Willow Lake. The game featured 24 hits and 37 runs.The Bulldogs tacked up 19 runs to Clark-Willow Lake’s 18 to take home... Read more
Bulldogs Make a Clean Sweep of Pipestone
Milbank Area Tennis April 13, 2025 0
The Milbank boys tennis team hosted Pipestone, Minnesota on Thursday, April 10 at Cantine Courts. The Bulldogs defeated the Arrows 9-0. Abbey Trapp is the head coach for Milbank. According to Pipestone’s head coach James Skyberg, the Arrows are in a rebuilding stage. This year, their team also includes... Read more
Alexis Panama
Obituaries April 12, 2025 0
Alexis Panama, 14, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ortonville High School Gymnasium in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April... Read more
Ann Sandbakken
Obituaries April 11, 2025 0
Anne ‘Ann’ Sandbakken, 97, of Milbank, SD, and formerly of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
Hunter Reede Takes First Place at State FFA
Local News April 10, 2025 0
Milbank FFA members competed at the 97th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings from April 3-5. Hunter Reede took first place in the Food Science competition. His win propelled Milbank’s Food Science team to eighth place. Cody Wiik earned second place in Ag Mechanics to help his team take... Read more
