According to Kevin Schuelke of Grant County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service decided not to hold tornado siren testing across South Dakota this spring during Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Schuelke said the drills are too important to skip, and he plans to conduct local testing. Municipalities in Grant County... Read more

Agnes “Aggie” Nelson, 100, of Clinton, MN, passed away at her home with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Private services were held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Burial was held at Clinton City Cemetery.  Agnes “Aggie” Sylvia... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs won the 2025 Battle of the Bulldogs in tennis. Milbank posted a commanding 7-2 victory that was fueled by sweeping Madison in the doubles division.   “All our boys were hitting hard shots and taking a lot of points up at the net,” commented Abbey Trapp, Milbank’s head... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs softball team pulled off a dramatic 13-12 walk-off victory in their matchup against Ortonville on Friday, April 25, at home. The game delivered thrills and spills to fans from both sides of the border. Milbank took an early lead, putting up three runs in the first and... Read more

Milbank traveled to Huron to compete in a triangular that also included Roncalli on Tuesday, April 22.  Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Everyone played with passion and heart. In singles against Huron, both Greg and Will played great and got  wins. At No. 1 In doubles, we... Read more

Time to taco bout the Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held at Lake Farley Park on Saturday, May 3. All events are Free! The festival starts at  2 p.m. and keeps going until 10:30 p.m. Everyone is Welcome!  Check out the mex-citing food and unique items from... Read more

The Bulldogs tennis team hosted Watertown at Cantine Courts in MIlbank on Thursday, April 17. The meet had been rescheduled from Tuesday April 15. The Bulldogs took the 8-1 loss from a tough team that returned half of their starters this season. The Arrows finished fifth in the Eastern South... Read more

The Milbank School District Board of Education met on Monday, April 14, to review staffing changes and facility projects planned for this summer. The board also recognized Superintendent Justin Downes for earning a statewide honor. Downes was selected for the Community Leader Award from the South Dakota School Superintendents Association.... Read more

Max Schuelke, a student at MHS, has been chosen as South Dakota’s Northern District Debate Student of the Year for 2025. The Northern district includes schools such as Brookings, Watertown, Milbank, Huron,and Aberdeen. Coaches nominate a graduating senior who represents the tenets of the association’s code of honor: humility, equity,... Read more

Max Schuelke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the March Student of the Month. Max is the son of Russ and Robin Schuelke. Max takes part in Educators Rising, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, student council, debate, and theater. He serves as a Sunday school teacher... Read more