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
Lady Bulldogs Win a Nailbiter at the 2026 Clash
Milbank Area Girls Softball February 9, 2026 1
The Lady Bulldogs were down two key players at the 2026 DAKXII/NEC Clash in Madison on Saturday, February 7. Sophomore guards Avery Schuneman and Adison Pauli were missing from the Milbank lineup due to injuries sustained in recent games. Their fellow teammates, however, stepped up to perform with aplomb.... Read more
Alice Steilow
Obituaries February 8, 2026 0
Alice Stielow, 94, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Elim Free Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Pastor Richard Larson will officiate. Visitation will... Read more
Seventh grader Tatum Brehmer was the winner of the Milbank Spelling Bee. She is the daughter of Chris and Nicole Brehmer. On Saturday, February 7, Tatum will be competing at the South Dakota State Spelling Bee in Mitchell on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University. Contestants will also include... Read more
Curtis Greiner
Obituaries February 6, 2026 0
Curtis “Curt” Greiner, age 72, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
The Milbank Chapter of the Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest open to all boys and girls ages nine to 14 on Sunday, January 18. The event was held in the gym at St. Lawrence School Winners advanced to the district competition. The district competition was... Read more
MHS Debaters Bring Home Hardware From Cavalier Invite
Local News February 5, 2026 0
MHS varsity debaters Cam’ron Graham and Elexia Quintanilla brought home trophies from the Cavalier Invitational at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Saturday, January 31. Graham and Quintanilla broke into the octo-finals of Public Forum with their record of 3-2. With 54 speakers competing, Graham also tied for... Read more
Bulldogs Storm Back at DAK XII/NEC Clash
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball February 5, 2026 0
Milbank fought their way back from a 23-point deficit in the third quarter to get within six points at 50-56 in the fourth quarter during their game against Tri-Valley at the DAK XII/NEC Boys Clash in Madison on Saturday, January 31. A flood of fouls by the Bulldogs sent... Read more
