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
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
