Grant County held a groundbreaking ceremony today, April 22, to mark the formal start of construction on the new $7.35 million county jail. Officials in attendance included the Grant County Sheriff, Grant County Commissioners, Administrator and Assistant to the Commissioners, Jail Committee members, Grant County States Attorney, and representatives from... Read more

For the first time, MHS students and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members competed at South Dakota’s state FBLA contest. The event was held in Sioux Falls at the Best Western from April 14-15.  Eight Bulldogs – Tate Pew, Andrew Karels, Pierce Mathiason, Sam Shelstad, Jose Chan, Rylan Wendland,... Read more

Nathan Arlyn Findlay was born on November 5, 1985, and went on to meet his Father, Jesus Christ, on April 13, 2025, while he was surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life for Nathan will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson... Read more

Don’t miss Milbank’s Sixth Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament this Saturday, April 19. The event will take place in the gym at the Milbank Armory. In addition to the Men’s Tournament, the Women’s Game is back by popular demand.  Doors open at 8 a.m. Tip-off for the first game is 9... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Redfield on Tuesday, April 15, to take on the Lady Pheasants in varsity fastpitch softball. Milbank was overwhelmed by Redfield’s  high-powered offense and solid pitching early in the game. The Lady Bulldogs did not get a chance to recover before Redfield bagged a 16-1 victory. ... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs fastpitch softball team hosted the Deuel Cardinals on Monday, April 14, at Pribyl Park. The weather refused to cooperate, and at one point in the game, players and fans headed to the dugout to take shelter from the wind and rain that had turned to hail. Deuel’s... Read more

Blanche Rohlfs, age 96, of Corona, SD, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more

The South Dakota School Superintendent Association (SDSSA) named Justin Downes, Superintendent of the Milbank School District, as their 2025 Community Leader of the Year. The group made the announcement today, April 15.  Downes is in his sixth year as the Superintendent in Milbank.  As a professional dedicated to public education... Read more

Students of Sheila Dailie, a Milbank piano instructor, held their Spring Recital at the American Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 13. Many friends and family attended.  Front: Mya Robish, Landon Athey, Parker Robish, Jackson Hendricks, and Royce VanMeterMiddle: Callie Myrum, Isabelle Karels, Bennett Schwandt, Brynna Bumgardener, Remi Homan, and Liam... Read more

Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more