Dakota State University in Madison announced its President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 Fall semester.  A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students were recognized for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0.  Milbank area students who received the honor and attend the university full time:Keaton... Read more

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed former Milbank resident Tim Czmowski to the open seat for District 6 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. District 6 includes the municipalities of Harrisburg, Shindler, and Tea. The position became available by the departure of Representative Harry Otten. Otten resigned on January 14,... Read more

The 2025 DAK XII/ NEC Clash girls basketball action was intense on Saturday, February 8, in Madison. The annual 10-game event showcases matchups of 20 teams from the two conferences. In some of the most heated contests, Tri-Valley beat Rapid City Christian 66-62 in overtime, Vermillion defeated Sisseton 47-46, and... Read more

The Bulldogs basketball team finished their week by bouncing back from a loss to Hamlin on Tuesday to securing a 48-38 victory over Roncalli on Friday, February 7. Sam Rick rang up a game-high 18 points for the Dawgs, including three 3-pointers. He also put up two assists and two... Read more

The  Bulldogs varsity basketball team ran into a buzzsaw when Hamlin took the court in Milbank on Tuesday, February 4. Hamlin, who boasts a 13-2 record and ranks No. 3 in Class A according to the SDHSAA and second according to the SD Media Prep polls, zapped the Dawgs 66-32.... Read more

Love is in the air just in time for you to lift the spirits of residents at local nursing homes and assisted living centers. Betsy Van Lith and Jessica Dockter are pumped up to help you make Valentine’s Day extra special.  Adopt a resident or send a balloon bouquet to... Read more

Milbank speech and debate team members combined their talents at the Jefferson Cavalier Tournament on January 31 and February 1 in Sioux Falls. Milbank returned with the Jefferson Cavaliers Medium-Size School Championship Award, three medals, and five trophies. According to Coach Kathy Tyler, Milbank finished fifth overall and the highest... Read more

The Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs competed in the 2025 Les Tlustos Tournament in Brookings on Saturday, February 1. The girls brought home 10th place and the boys finished at 12th. The Pierre Governors won both the boys and girls titles. In the girls division at 185, Kyra Tostenson of... Read more

Northern State University (NSU) recognized the outstanding academic achievements of students during the Fall 2024 semester. The President’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who attained a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99... Read more

The Bulldogs hosted a basketball doubleheader with Deuel at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, January 30. The varsity Cardinals came to town with a 9-3 record and the Bulldogs sat at 4-7. Deuel left with the “W” after a victory at  51-38.   Both teams were ice cold from downtown, but... Read more