Track Teams Break MHS Records and Take Top Places
“The Scott Underwood meet was a great way to kick off our season as a complete team,” commented Eric Townsend, head coach of the MHS track and field teams. The meet was held on the campus of SDSU in Brookings on April 6.  The Lady Bulldogs 400-Meter Relay team... Read more
Vince and Amy Yamaura Recognized by Bulldog Booster Club
Vince (Bubba) and Amy Yamaura were honored for their outstanding dedication to Bulldog athletics at the Bulldog Booster Club’s annual meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The Yamauras were recognized for their unwavering support of student athletics by consistently attending events and contributing to the positive spirit of the Bulldog... Read more
MARTA Meeting to Feature K-9 Officer
K-9 Officer Wes Bowsher  will speak about his role with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office during the monthly meeting of the Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) on Thursday, April 16. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. A short business meeting will also... Read more
Bob Frink Selected as Milbank Grandparent of the Year 
Chloe Hermans took first place in the Milbank area  2026 Grandparent Essay contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA). The event is open to all fifth graders and is held in conjunction with South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) and AARP South Dakota. Local... Read more
MHS Educational Foundation to Award New Scholarship
Jolene Rick, executive director of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation (MHSEF), announced the endowment’s newest addition – the Dwight Harrison Scholarship. The gift will fund an annual  $2,500 scholarship that will debut at the 2026 MHSEF banquet on May 7.  The Dwight Harrison Scholarship marks the 56th award... Read more
Sign-Up for Annual School Supply Giveaway in Milbank Tomorrow
The sign-up for the annual Back-to-School – School Supply Program for the 2026-27 school year will continue through Tuesday, April 14. Sign up will be held in the Milbank Elementary lunchroom from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Grant County Christian Service Council. Stay tuned for the pick-up... Read more
Hear the Difference: Fire and Storm Sirens to Be Tested April 15
Residents of Grant County are encouraged to pause to pay attention to the emergency siren sounds during Severe Weather Awareness Week to be observed April 13-17. Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, says, “We will be doing siren tests in all Grant County communities on Wednesday, April... Read more
Virgil Snell

Virgil Snell

Obituaries April 13, 2026 0

Virgil Snell, 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026,... Read more
Vegas Gold Team Wins 7th Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tourney
The Vegas Gold Team was undefeated at 3-0 to win the Seventh Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 4.  Vegas Gold teammates included Justus Osborne, Tice Mursu, Sammy Femling, Jaxson Wildung, Joe Schulte, Bryan Meyer, Mason Meister, Charlie Peery, Howie Zemlicka, and Sebastian Hooth  – all graduates of... Read more
Captain Bob Treis
After a long and fruitful life, Captain Robert “Bob” Enlow Treis passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026.  Services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel in Pensacola, FL. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow.... Read more