Lady Bulldogs Win Five in a Row
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 19, 2026 0
The Milbank girls went on the road to Madison to claim their fifth victory in a row on Tuesday, February 17. They also earned bragging rights in the annual Battle of the Bulldogs with the final score 61-46. As they have all season, the defense continued to crash the... Read more
Travis Lester Promoted to VP at First Bank & Trust
Local NewsUncategorized February 18, 2026 0
Kevin Tetzlaff, President and CEO of First Bank & Trust announced that Travis Lester has been elected Vice President. The First Bank & Trust Board of Directors approved the corporate promotion at their annual organizational meeting. “We are fortunate to have such committed and dedicated professionals serving our customers,... Read more
When Sara Johnson was announced as the 2026 Milbank Teacher of the Year on February 12, her husband Bryan and her daughter Violet were there to congratulate her. Her mother Roberta Wagner and her mother-in-law Lynette Johnson –both retired teachers – and her father-in-law Curt were also there beaming... Read more
Harlan Plagge
Obituaries February 18, 2026 0
Harlan Plagge, 79, of Big Stone City, SD, and formerly of Montevideo, MN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Private family services will be held. Harlan Duane Plagge was born on March 16, 1946, in Hampton, IA, to Clarence and Clara... Read more
The Mustangs Get Away From the Bulldogs in Tri-Valley
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 18, 2026 0
The Bulldogs were in Tri-Valley on Valentine’s Day in hopes of avenging their loss to the Mustangs two weeks ago. Milbank took the loss at 53-41, but the Bulldogs are ready to move on. Plenty of basketball remains in the season to fine-tune the process. Emmett Snaza led Milbank’s... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Outgun Tri-Valley to Win 32–29
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 17, 2026 0
If you missed the Milbank – Tri-Valley game on Valentine’s Day, you missed another barn burner. Whenever the Lady Bulldogs play the Lady Mustangs, the first rule is: It’s not going to be easy. Better saddle up. Maybe it’s deja vu. Four of their last five games dating back... Read more
Michael Chapman
Obituaries February 17, 2026 0
Michael Chapman, age 39, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at... Read more
Milbank Debaters Prepare for National-Qualifying Tournament
Local News February 16, 2026 0
The Bulldog debaters will be in Sioux Falls and Brandnon from February 20-21 to determine who will compete in the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held in Richmond, Virginia from June 14-19. South Dakota is divided into two districts: Rushmore and Northern. Milbank belongs to the... Read more
Dunnihoo and Untalan Make Top 12 at State Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 15, 2026 0
MHS junior Macyn Dunnihoo took 11th place on the Floor and sophomore Raina Untalan took 12th place in the Vault competition at the 2026 Class A South Dakota State Gymnastics Championships. The meet was held in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday, February 13-14. Milbank freshman Aria Prasnicki and eighth-grade... Read more
Bulldogs Nail Nine 3-Pointers to Sink Sisseton
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball February 15, 2026 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Redmen 67-43 on the road in Sisseton on Tuesday, February 10. Milbank made it look easy with nine 3-pointers. Sam Rick made four, Lincoln Holscher made three, and Jeter Scoular and Braylen Bowsher each nailed one.. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 20-point lead... Read more
