Scoular Scores 17 in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 25, 2026 0
The Milbank boys basketball team traveled south for the annual Battle of the Bulldogs on Monday, February 23. It was an even match – each team came into the game with a 10-8 season record. Milbank caught a turnover bug early, though, and racked up 17 miscues that cost... Read more
Pew and Hicks Place at National Debate Qualifier
Local News February 24, 2026 0
Two Milbank debaters made the stage at the National Qualifying Tournament for South Dakota’s two districts on February 21 in Sioux Falls. Debaters from Aberdeen, Watertown, Brookings, Lennox, Vermillion, Beresford, and Huron all vied for just two national spots in each event. Tate Pew placed sixth in US Extemp... Read more
Bowsher, Owen, and Tostenson Commit to Play Football
CommunityHigh School Sports February 24, 2026 0
Three Milbank senior football players – Braylen Bowsher, Ethan Owen, and Micah Tostenson – have made commitments to play football next fall. National Signing Day on February 4 marked the opening of the final signing period. Signing Day also signifies the culmination of the recruitment process for high school... Read more
Senior Keira Steffen has been chosen as the January Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Derek and Heidi Steffen. Keira is a member of the choir, debate, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), oral Interpretation, and Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). She... Read more
MHS Grapplers Punch Their Tickets to State
Milbank Area Wrestling February 24, 2026 0
The Bulldog wrestlers competed at Regions in Dell Rapids on Saturday, February 21. Senior Hunter Reede and sophomore Lawson Novy each won second-place honors to earn a trip to State. On Friday February 20, in DeSmet, freshman Kyra Tostenson took second place and sophomore Mackenzie Mueller took fourth to... Read more
Bulldogs Beat the Bearcats on Senior Night
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 23, 2026 0
The Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night with a victory over Webster and by honoring their five senior players Braylen Bowsher, Jack Howard, Ryan Keeton, Layten Osowski, and Ethan Owen and their parents. They also shared the limelight with Pink Night. Milbank’s head coach Logan Diede commented, “ It was a... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (SDDPS) announced the immediate closure of several driver’s license exam stations, including the one in Milbank. The stations in Webster and Madison will also be closed, beginning Tuesday, February 24. According to the SDDPS, the closures are due to staffing shortages. All... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Secure 16th Win on Senior Night
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs beat the Lady Bearcats 62-39 in front of a boisterous crowd on Thursday, February 19. Anna Neugebauer – 6-foot center and lone senior for the Lady Bulldogs – was honored along with her parents on Senior Night. The Milbank Armory was a sea of maroon and... Read more
The 35th Annual Piano Festival will feature two performances on Sunday, February 22, in the Milbank High School Theater. The first presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. Admission is Free and everyone is welcome to attend. The festival is sponsored by Milbank area... Read more
David Hepper
Obituaries February 20, 2026 0
David K. Hepper, age 67, of Big Stone City, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 18, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February... Read more
