Members of the 2004 team that brought home Milbank’s first volleyball state championship were honored on the 20th anniversary of their accomplishment at the Lady Bulldogs game on October 10. Steph Nygaard, Cali Gapp, Emily Adelman, Jamie Welter and Kelsey Paulson attended the reunion and recognition ceremony. Players Becky... Read more
Milbank Middle School Band Students Play at Honor Festival
Local News October 22, 2024 0
Eleven band students represented Milbank Middle School at the Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival on October 15 in Arlington. Seventh Graders — Keira Untalan (clarinet), Alanna Vogel (bass clarinet), and Matthew Unzen (baritone).Eighth Graders – Jada Leigh Wellnitz (flute), Bella Hicks (flute), Kinley VanHoorn (clarinet), Bridget Regil (clarinet),... Read more
Milbank Cross Country Teams Advance to State This Weekend
Milbank Area Cross Country October 22, 2024 0
The MHS girls varsity team placed second at the Region 1A cross country meet and qualified for State for the 13th season in a row. The boys varsity team placed third in a super close team race to qualify for State for the eighth consecutive season. The State A... Read more
The Milbank High School marching band took top honors at 2024 Hobo Days in Brookings on Saturday, October 12. Milbank claimed first place for the Top Band in the A division. They also received the Grand Pooba Award for Best Spirit. The MHS color guard earned first place in... Read more
Bonnie Hoeke
Obituaries October 22, 2024 0
Bonnie Hoeke, age 93, of Madison, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Madison Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
James Brotherton
Obituaries October 22, 2024 0
To remember James Carroll Brotherton Jr., of Hopkins, Minnesota, formerly of Liberty, Texas, means to reflect on the fiercely loyal, generous spirit, and overflowing heart he had. We unexpectedly lost, James, an amazing husband, brother, a brother-in-law, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin, and an incredibly proud puppy dad... Read more
Pizza Hut in Milbank will donate a “pizza every pie” sold on Tuesdays October 22 and October 29, to Grant County Combined Appeal. A 20 percent slice of Olive it! – All Dine-In, Take-Out, and Delivery orders. “It’s the Yeast we can do!” they say. Brunch, lunch, or dinner... Read more
Duane Pollock
Obituaries October 21, 2024 0
Duane Pollock, 71, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. A private family funeral service and graveside service will be held. Public visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Everyone is welcome... Read more
A gold ribbon-bracelet fundraiser has begun for five-year-old Kimber Downes. Kimber was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Kimber and her family will be traveling to Sioux Falls for chemotherapy at the Children’s Hospital once a week for the next 42 weeks. Kimber is a junior kindergartener... Read more
The Bulldogs will face the West Central Trojans this Friday night at A.B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. Milbank sits at 3-4. West Central comes into the game with a 4-3 record. Most recently, the Trojans defeated Dakota Valley of North Sioux City. Earlier this... Read more
