Youth wrestlers from across the region competed on Sunday, January 7.  The scores reflect an abundance of upcoming talent in the Milbank area. Results from the meet: Tots 6 & Under 38-39Reed Gapp – Fourth place   —  scored 4.0 team points Round 1 – Grady Peterson (Dakota Boyz Wrestling... Read more

Lynette Pew, age 64, of Corona, SD, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more

Amalia “Malie” Quade, age 91, of rural Corona, SD, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Padre David Garza will celebrate the Mass. Visitation... Read more

George Heustess, 66, of South Shore, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Scotty’s Black Lab Tavern in South Shore. George Jesse Heustess was born on August 25, 1957,... Read more

Kim Nelson, former coach of the MHS Bulldogs, announced his retirement from high school football. Nelson served as a head varsity coach for 45 years in a row. He earned the title of the Winningest Coach in South Dakota History by amassing a record of 314-154. Milbank is where it... Read more

The St. Lawrence Student Council went the extra mile to help those who could use an extra smile this Christmas. The group, working in conjunction with the Grant County ICAP office, collected holiday items that promote “Family Togetherness.” The treats will be distributed as part of the Angel Tree program.... Read more

Tate Schlueter led the way for Milbank as they amassed 173 points and claimed the championship at the NEC Wrestling Tournament on December 14. Schlueter was the only individual champion for the Bulldogs, but he received solid support from his teammates. Evan Folk, Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Jesse Schneck, Hunter... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team hosted the Milbank Invitational on Saturday, December 16. As a team, Milbank scored a season-high 121.6 points. They also eclipsed several of their individual high scores. Britton-Hecla won the meet. Milbank earned fifth place. Team Rankings: Britton-Hecla – 132.25 Deuel – 131.9 Aberdeen Central –... Read more

Megan Wiese, a sophomore at MHS and a member of FFA, took fifth place at the state FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on December 4 in Rapid City. Nearly 600 FFA members from across South Dakota competed in over 10 events. Wiese won her award in the Employment Interview Skills... Read more

Milbank Area Gymnasts scored a season-high 118.975 points to place seventh at the Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen on Saturday December 9.  Harrisburg won the tournament with 142.075 points. Milbank and Britton-Hecla were the only non-AA schools in the competition.‌ Team Rankings: Harrisburg –142.075 Sioux Falls O’Gorman – 134.625 Pierre... Read more