Now Find Local and State Road Conditions on Updated 511 
Good news for travelers in South Dakota! Innovations to the SD511 system that already provides real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images just got better. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is partnering with counties and tribes to allow them... Read more
Donald McDonald

Donald McDonald

Obituaries December 26, 2024 0

Donald McDonald, age 47, of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Rosemount VFW: 2625... Read more
Fire Damages Hanson Home
Firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Ryan and Bobbi Hanson home at 1010 S. 7th Street in Milbank at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. “Upon arrival, flames were visible above the kitchen area,” reported Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen. He said,... Read more
Merry Christmas From Miss Milbank and the Little Misses 
Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones  and everyone involved in The Valley Express 2024 Snow Queen Festival wish all of Milbank a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Jericho and Little Miss Milbank 2025 Hawley Kirchberg joined Santa and his reindeer at the Milbank Hospital Avera’s Holiday Magic. The... Read more
Bulldogs Take First in Class A at Brookings Bell Tourney
The Milbank speech and debate team won the Class A sweepstakes trophy at the annual Brookings Bell Tournament held December 20-21. Attendees were encouraged  to dress in holiday attire and to enjoy a photo booth, elf hunt, hot cocoa bar, and other festive touches offered during the tournament.  Milbank... Read more
Karels Piano Students Share Christmas Carols at Peaceful Pines
The private music studio of Susan Karels held a recital at Peaceful Pines on December 17. The young pianists shared traditional Christmas carols and songs. Musicians included:Submitted Photos: Front Row –  Addison VanLith, Jose Sanchez, Sofia Cano, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga.Second Row – Abril Ayala Ramirez, Mrs. Karels, Darin... Read more
Gymnasts Score Season High at Holiday Invite
The Lady Bulldog gymnasts traveled to the Holiday Invitational at Britton-Hecla on Tuesday, December 17. They returned home with third -place honors and a sleigh full of accomplishments. The team earned a  season-high score of 128.95, season-high beam and floor totals, and 13 personal-best scores for their performances. (The... Read more
Miss MIlbank Spreads Holiday Cheer at Peaceful Pines
Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones and Little Miss Milbank Hawley Kirchberg stopped by Peaceful Pines Senior Living to spread some Christmas cheer on Friday, December 20. Jericho talked with the residents about their activities at Peaceful Pines and answered questions about her plans during her reign as Miss Milbank... Read more
Dailie Piano Students Present Christmas Recital
Piano students of Sheila Dailie presented their Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 14. A potluck supper was served after the recital. Students Participating:Submitted Photo: Back – Natalie Thaden, Savannah Berg, Violet Johnson, Lydia Gall, and Macy Mueller.Middle – Liam Koepke, Andrew Karels,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Several Top 10s at Home Invitational
The Milbank Area gymnastics team welcomed four other schools to an invitational on Saturday, December 21. Final scores were close. Milbank took third place; Aberdeen Central won the event. Macyn Dunihoo secured a third-place finish in the floor exercise to achieve the highest individual ranking by a Lady Bulldog... Read more