Bennett Schwenn, a 2022 graduate of MHS and a rising senior at the University of South Dakota, was named to the men’s 2025 Academic All-Summit League Track and Field Team,on Tuesday, June 10. The award recognizes students for their combined academic and athletic success. It is the second time in... Read more

Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students named to the list include:  PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Franco Flores De Salazar, Lydia Gall, Darin Hagen, Andrew Karels, Adison Pauli, Tate Pew, Avery Schuneman, Raina Untalan, and Rylan Wendland. SOPHOMORES:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis, Morgean... Read more

Milbank’s 12U team competed in the Smitty’s Baseball Tournament on June 7, and brought home the victory.  In Game  No.1,  they defeated the Diamond Dawgs 9-8. In Game No. 2  against Redfield, they came out on top 18-4.  In the final game facing the Aberdeen Smitty’s Black, Milbank won 15-4 to... Read more

Get ready for some high-flying, tail-wagging action! For the first time ever, Farley Fest—hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)—will feature DockDogs®, the ultimate canine water sport that’s making waves across North America. Watch the show or register your dog to join the fun and lick the competition.... Read more

Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the lists include: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenChase DusingOmar FloresIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper Wendland Merit... Read more

Eric Townsend, head coach for MHS track, announced the end-of-the season accomplishments for both Bulldog teams. An awards ceremony was not held. The awards were determined by using placing-scores earned throughout the season:  BulldogsDISTANCE RUNNERS OF THE YEAR—Bryan Meyer/Liam Heller/Jeter Scoular HURDLER OF THE YEAR—Emmett Hanson JUMPER OF THE YEAR—Sam RickMOST VALUABLE... Read more

The foursome of Jacob Jackson, Dillon Tillma, Mitch Quade, and Tristan Hall won the Fifth Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The tournament was held on Saturday, June 7, and was a fundraiser to support improvements to the clubhouse. Second-place winners were Nick... Read more

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – a small, iridescent green beetle  in Milbank. The discovery prompted the DANR to expand the existing state plant pest quarantine to include Grant County.  The updated quarantine area now includes... Read more

Bonnie Ritter, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.... Read more

Audrey Binsfeld, age 88, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD.... Read more