Belle Pauli Racks Up 28 Points and 23 Rebounds in Florence-Henry Win
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 13, 2026 0
Belle Pauli, a 5’ 10” sophomore for the Lady Bulldogs, racked up 28 points and 23 rebounds in last night’s 53-31 victory over Florence-Henry on the road. Pauli also added four assists and a steal. She was perfect at the free throw line – hitting 8 of 8– to... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45, chartered by the American Lutheran Church in Milbank, celebrated 2026 Boy Scout Anniversary Week from February 1-7. Scouts across the nation also observe Scouting Sunday during the anniversary or any Sunday in February. The local scouts held their Blue and Gold celebration on February 8... Read more
Timmie Krause
Obituaries February 13, 2026 0
Timmie Krause, age 53, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanual Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
Kate Heinecke
Obituaries February 13, 2026 0
Katherine “Kate” Heinecke was welcomed into Heaven on February 11, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Pastor Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett will officiate,... Read more
Sara Johnson Selected as 2026 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 12, 2026 0
Fourth-grade teacher Sara Johnson was surprised today, Thursday, February 12, when Dave Graf principal of MIlbank Elementary announced her name as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for the Milbank School District. Mrs. Johnson’s family, fellow staff members, and elementary students joined Graf in congratulating her. She received a... Read more
Milbank Gymnastics Team Goes to State on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 12, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldog gymnasts are headed to State on Friday. The 2026 Class A and Class AA gymnastics championships will be held at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on February 13-14. .At the Region/NEC meet in Britton on Thursday, February 5, Milbank finished sixth in Region 1A. After the... Read more
District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel Set for Saturday in Milbank
Uncategorized February 12, 2026 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel at 1 p.m.on Saturday, February 14, at the Milbank Visitor Center at 1001 E 4th Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All three District 4 legislators are... Read more
Shooting Threat at Milbank Schools Recapped at School Board Meeting
Local News February 11, 2026 0
During the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, February 9, Milbank school officials and law enforcement leaders recapped their response to a phone call received at the high school on Friday morning, February 6. The caller threatened to shoot students and himself. Superintendent... Read more
Clayton Tucholke
Obituaries February 10, 2026 0
Clayton Tucholke, 78, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Spirt of the Cats’ Foundation Building (formerly the Grant-Deuel School) in Revillo, SD. Vicar Emelia... Read more
Teresa Allen
Obituaries February 10, 2026 0
Teresa Allen, 66, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her residence in Wilmot. Honoring Teresa’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Read more
